Do you have a passion for Queensland’s iconic coastline and the natural environment? Join the Queensland Government Hydraulics Laboratory (QGHL) at Deagon as an early career engineer or scientist and contribute to the world-renowned Tweed Sand Bypassing project. In this role, you will support coastal and environmental monitoring and management, manage critical data and help protect our stunning coastline. You will also be able to collaborate with and be mentored by experienced scientists and engineers, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, regular travel to the stunning Tweed Heads region and the chance to make a real impact while building your career.

https://www.tweedsandbypass.nsw.gov.au/why-tweed-sand-bypassing/project-video.html

Job details

As the Engineer, you will:
· Support the Senior Engineer in review of activities for the Tweed Sand Bypassing (TSB) program, liaising and consulting with key stakeholder organisations.
· Assess and quality assure operational, survey, and environmental monitoring data, analysing events and trends to inform decision making.
· Collaborate with the Qld TSB team at TSB related workshops and meetings, providing technical data and support for stakeholder interactions at all levels.
· Contribute to the design and tendering evaluation for TSB projects.
· Import and analyse environmental and survey data using geospatial software packages and tools, developing GIS products, visualisations and outputs.
· Conduct field monitoring and surveying exercises to investigate coastal events and phenomena.
· Support the Coastal Assessment, Science and Engineering (CASE) team with coastal engineering analysis and physical modelling of coastal infrastructure.
· Act as a Storm Tide Advisor, operating parametric storm tide models during tropical cyclones to provide critical insights.
· Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.

The Benefits:
· Enjoy a 36.25-hour working week with hybrid flexible work arrangements, offering stability and the ability to work from home.
· Benefit from an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement that provides regular pay increases and other benefits.
· Be part of a role that combines end-to-end technical investigations, fieldwork & data collection, analysis and reporting, keeping your work varied and rewarding.
· Engage with stakeholders, attend events, and enjoy contributing to meaningful engineering projects in a supportive and relaxed workplace setting.
· Access a range of development opportunities to learn, discover and grow your skills and career.

About you:
You will have:
· An interest in acquiring knowledge of coastal and environmental science and engineering.
· Experience collating, curating and analysing environmental data.
· Demonstrated analytical and research skills, including data verification and manipulation; problem solving and project management skills.
· The ability to work effectively under direction to achieve work objectives, maintaining a positive and calm approach even in challenging circumstances.
· Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain relationships using your communication and liaison skills, as well as your ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports and online information products.
· The ability to actively contribute to workplace equity and diversity, enriching our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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