Graduate Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION 1 POSITION DETAILS

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Graduate Engineer 1 POSITION DETAILS Position Title: Reports to: Department: Location: Graduate Engineer Techical / Professional Mentor Rotation dependent (Assets, Operations, Commercial Business and Business Transformation) Primarily Traralgon and Dutson Downs Date: January 2019 Document Reference: COR/19/ PURPOSE OF POSITION As part of planned 18 month professional development program the Graduate Engineer will provide professional technical engineering advice and support which contributes to the delivery of defined customer outcomes from our service activities. The Graduate Engineering Program, requires the Graduate Engineer to undertake specific tasks/projects and activities within predefined rotations across various workgroups within our core engineering areas including the Assets, Operations, Commercial Business and Business Transformation departments. These rotations are six months in duration and will be overseen by the People and Culture department in consultation with the departmental program sponsors, and the Graduate Engineers technical and professional mentors. 3 ABOUT GIPPSLAND WATER Page 1 of 5

2 The incumbent will be expected to adhere to all Gippsland Water policies and procedures, and in doing so, demonstrate our organisational values. About us Gippsland Water is the second largest regional urban water corporation by revenue in Victoria, comprising a diverse, complex and geographically dispersed asset base spread across a 5000 km 2 region which is serviced through an asset base of in excess of $1 billion. We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region. Our service area is diverse in area and needs; from the fast growing urban towns in the west; the social challenges of our central region and the largely rural urban needs in the east coupled with ensuring the continuity and security of water and wastewater services to a number of Victoria s largest industrial water users and wastewater generators. There has been significant change throughout the Gippsland region, in particular, the closure of major industries and businesses. While this changing landscape presents many challenges to Gippsland Water in terms of its services, the social impacts of such change highlights the importance of the role Gippsland Water plays within the region, and the role we can play in the region s transition. Gippsland Water will continue to focus on: maintaining quality water and wastewater services for our customers at an affordable price our sustainable future and the future of the region, and the role we play in the future. To enable the corporation to meet these needs Gippsland Water has introduced a new approach and strategy that better reflects the needs of the communities and positions the organisation to deliver sustainable environmental and financial outcomes. Gippsland Water engages an inclusive and diverse workforce of around 280 employees across seven departments and prides itself on achieving a work-life balance for all employees, allowing us to deliver on the strategic priority of having the right people in the right jobs. This position, therefore, provides the opportunity for flexible working arrangements. 4 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE Professional Mentor Technical Mentor Graduate Engineer Page 2 of 5

3 5 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Under the guidance of experienced Professional and Technical Mentors the Graduate Engineer will develop skills, knowledge and experience that will shape a well-rounded professional. The Graduate Engineer provides technical engineering support and advice and is supported in the delivery of projects / tasks and activities which will develop their skills and enables us to sustainably and efficiently operate and maintain our assets to meet desired customer outcomes. 6 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop an understanding and knowledge of business processes, including financial management, asset management, project management, safety management, risk management and design and apply these to the work performed Perform quality and fit for purpose analysis using robust engineering practice and methodologies Evaluate technical alternatives for both technical and economic merit using appropriate decision making tools and selection criteria Project manage allocated projects / tasks and activities as required Provide the work group team with appropriate professional and technical advice associated with a project/task or activity on its impact on operational matters, asset performance, system performance, and asset capacity development and augmentation proposals Prepare various detailed technical reports, taking into account legislative and stakeholder requirements, for submission in a timely and effective manner Communicate with external customers, consultants and statutory bodies using their negotiation, presentation skills and sound subject knowledge to achieve desired outcomes Contribute to operational and sustainable asset management through the delivery of fit for purpose engineering expertise and solutions Contribute to and monitor progress against their personal Performance Development Plan and undertake appropriate professional development opportunities as required Take responsibility for own work priorities to ensure accuracy, quality, value and timeliness of work undertaken, contributing to and incorporating continuous improvement 7 JUDGEMENT & REASONING This position requires the Graduate Engineer to draw on their technical knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with the complex legislation and policies relevant to the management of our assets. The Graduate Engineer must be able to collect and interpret data, consult with necessary stakeholders, and communicate observations based on data gathered. The Graduate Engineer must be able to prioritise tasks on an ongoing basis, to ensure delivery of both short-term and long-term objectives. Regular liaison with workgroup team members of the rotational placement department is essential to achieving this objective. Page 3 of 5

4 The Graduate Engineer will be supported and mentored for the duration of their program by the Professional Mentor. Additionally, the Technical Mentor and relevant Senior Engineer of the rotational placement workgroup will be available for reference or clarification for decisions beyond existing parameters or boundaries. 8 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/COMMUNICATIONS The Graduate Engineer must have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation, to explain technical details to a variety of customers, contractors and stakeholders. The Graduate Engineer requires excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure an understanding of technical concepts and the nature and significance of asset/operational risks identified and communicated. Internal Communications The Graduate Engineer will have regular contact with a wide range of internal stakeholders from presentations to the Executive Leadership Team from time to time, to consultation with workgroup third level Managers, workgroup Technical Mentors, their Professional Mentor and a variery of our people across the business for a range of projects or queries. External Communications The Graduate Engineer will actively engage and respond to customer queries relating to their project work. This may include face to face contact at work sites, and over the phone contact. The incumbent will have regular contact with our contractors, consultants and agencies. 9 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL & DESIRED FORMAL QUALIFICATION Essential: A tertiary qualification (Bachelor level) in an Engineering discipline Desirable: ESSENTIAL & DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Essential: Lateral thinking ability and a focus on continuous improvement Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, understand and modify positions to achieve outcomes Excellent written communication and presentation skills Desirable: Understanding of the Water Act and associated Acts applicable to the water industry Ability to understand and apply relevant Acts, regulations, policies and standards to allocated projects Page 4 of 5

5 An ability to collaborate and build effective relationships within own team and across the organisation Ability to plan and schedule priorities, work autonomously and adapt to changing situations Ability to apply strong analytical skills to solve problems and develop clever solutions Ability to understand and operate necessary technical and business computer software packages A current and valid Victorian Driver s Licence Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn and develop Any additional experience in either engineering or water industry related work environments through engineering vacation placement 10 SELECTION CRITERIA Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, understand and modify positions to achieve outcomes A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships within own team and across the organisation Ability to plan and schedule priorities, work autonomously and adapt to changing situations Proven ability to effectively utilise analytical skills to solve problems and challenges Page 5 of 5