Senior Engineer

• Ongoing Full-Time
• LOCATION: Parramatta
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary from $133,348 plus Super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our water and wastewater team at NSW Public Works. The water and wastewater team works across the water cycle and also across the project lifecycle. We deliver critical water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Regional NSW that helps sustain and grow regional communities.

About you

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will be a Chemical or Civil engineer and have the following:

• Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of full-scale water and/or sewage treatment processes, including process modelling software.  Knowledge of different treatment process technologies is essential.
• More than 10 years demonstrated post-graduate experience in investigation, design, and commissioning of new water and/or wastewater treatment plants and upgrading of existing plants.
• Manage, monitor and report on project progress contributing to the team’s budget and financial performance.
• Maintain the safety culture within the team, which is focused on implementation of the NSW Public Works Safety Management System and processes to meet legislative and safety certification requirements.
• A valid NSW Driver’s license and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.
• Membership with Engineers Australia would be highly regarded.

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

NSW Public Works (PW) plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing expert project management and advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is for the NSW community, new buildings, fit outs, roads and bridges, renewable energy projects – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. 

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.  

 The department brings together:  Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery. 

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. 

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the  role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Glenn Fernandes, Director Water Resources Management at glenn.fernandes@pwa.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9769 9735.

Closing Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.