Title: Site Engineering Manager
Canberra, NSW, AU, 2602
About Veolia
Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.
The Opportunity
As the Engineering Manager for Veolia's Woodlawn Eco-Precinct, you will be pivotal in developing and implementing engineering solutions to support the site's operational development plans. You will manage and coordinate all engineering functions across the Eco-Precinct businesses to ensure productivity and alignment.1
Your core responsibilities will include ensuring the quality and achieving optimal production outcomes across key environmental and operational activities, such as:
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Landfilling and waste processing
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Leachate management and landfill gas optimisation
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Water treatment and mass balances
Furthermore, you will manage the overall site water balance and water management strategy, and oversee the site's electrical and SCADA systems.1
To succeed in this highly rewarding position, you will need a strong background in civil, water, environmental, or equivalent engineering. Your experience in the waste management industry, or in similar sectors such as mining, water treatment, or quarrying, will provide the essential technical, project management, and financial control expertise required
What's on offer
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Wide ranging and varied role with high impact on outcomes
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Established team and processes
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Market-leading global environmental services company
What you'll be responsible for
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Site Engineering Functions
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Landfill planning and design
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Water treatment plant support
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Water balance management
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Electrical and SCADA systems
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Compliance/Operational engineering Reports
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Project Management and Contractor Management
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Innovation and process improvement
What you'll need to be successful
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Relevant engineering degree of equivalent
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Demonstrated experience in engineering management role or relevant experience
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Demonstrated project management experience
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Demonstrated experience in large industrial, commercial waste, resource recovery or water treatment facilities
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Understanding of environmental compliance including regulatory agency interactions
Why Veolia?
At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:
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Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
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Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
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Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
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Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
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Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.
Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.
Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.
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Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.