Project Officer North - Mechanical (Hunter Hub/Newcastle)

Ready to make a splash in your career?

WaterNSW is seeking applications from talented engineering professionals for a Project Officer North - Mechanical (Full-Time, Permanent) opportunity to join our Built Infrastructure's Regional Operations North team.  

At WaterNSW, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to grow their career. As part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups in STEM.  

Join us and contribute to delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve. 

Location: Hunter Hub / Newcastle. While the preferred location is listed, other locations across Northern NSW where we have a WaterNSW office may also be considered for suitable candidates.

Our Perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

• Flexible working  
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement  
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary starting from $99,595 base + super 
• And so much more!  

About the role:

Grow your engineering career with a role that offers real project experience, professional growth and meaningful impact. As a Project Officer, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to support the planning and delivery of essential asset projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of engineering and project management activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for emerging engineers to build technical expertise, confidence, and a strong foundation for a career in project delivery and engineering.

What you will do:

• Undertake assigned project tasks to meet specific project needs.
• Actively contribute to assigned team(s) of Project Managers and other project support staff to work collaboratively and share knowledge across the team to meet team and organisational objectives.
• Liaise with internal and external groups and individuals to assist with Project Manager(s) to ensure well informed decisions are made in relation to the project lifecycle.
• Support project management activities under the guidance of the Project Manager including assiting in the prepartion of key project artefacts and in the control of project performance through monitoring all aspects of project delivery and proactively managing situations that could impact on project outcomes.
• Support the timely reporting on project parameters, supporting the coordination of contracts for consulting, construction and any other externally provided services required to enable the delivery of projects noting the Project Manager is the authorised contract representative of WaterNSW.

What we are looking for:

• Mechanical engineering degree (bachelor level or above) from a recognised tertiary institution or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including the ability and experience in preparing reports, project documentation and presentations. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Desirable: Demonstrated interest or understanding of principles and practices of project management, construction and engineering, preferably in asset-based projects, noting that WaterNSW core asset base is dams, water regulating structures, pump stations, pipelines and end-of-line flow control valves, bridges roads, canals, embankments, buildings and cranes etc.

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.  When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities. 

Our commitment & culture: 

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. 

Who we are: 

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. 

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. 

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au. 

Please note applications for this position will close on Monday 10th August 2026, 11.59PM.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.   

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.  

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