• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• $79,069.09 - $116,951.21 per annum plus 12% superannuation
  The Standards and Products Engineer is responsible for the stewardship of Yarra Valley Water’s (YVW) library of technical documentation and product appraisals. Reporting to the Capital Works Industry Partnerships Manager and working closely with the Senior Standards and Products Engineer, you will contribute to ensuring that technical excellence is reflected and consistent throughout YVW’s capital delivery processes and procedures.
  You will use your knowledge and experience to support (and on occasion lead) the implementation of products and standards initiatives that will improve safety, asset quality, environment and community outcomes, as well as maintain YVW’s catalogue of technical standards and standard drawings.

ABOUT US

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We’re committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

WANT TO LOVE YOUR JOB? THEN ASK YOURSELF THESE 5 QUESTIONS:

• Are you passionate about your work and truly care about what you do?
• Are you ready to take on something new and different in your career?
• Do you want to be challenged, but also supported?
• Do you want to work with like-minded individuals who value connection?
• Are you seeking a better work-life balance?

DID YOU KNOW?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement products and standards initiatives that will improve safety, asset quality, environment and community outcomes
• Project manage the delivery of new or updated design and construction codes of practice, specifications, technical standards and drawings
• Develop strong working relationships with other engineers and technical officers in Planning, Delivery, Quality, Operations, and other areas of the business as required
• Evaluate new civil, mechanical and electrical products together with internal subject matter experts.
• Maintain YVW’s catalogue of technical standards specifications and standard drawings
• Review dispensation requests related to Products or Standards together with YVW’s Senior Standards and Products Engineer.
• Attend or lead technical meetings internally and with other water agencies.
• Maintain YVW’s list of approved products and respond to product enquiries or questions.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct product trials to assess performance, durability, and compliance with YVW standards.Evaluate and drive the adoption of recycled and sustainable products in construction.

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $79,069.09 - $116,951.21 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leav