Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.  

At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), we’re proud to be a regional leader delivering innovative irrigation solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.    

We are seeking a Senior Asset Engineer with extensive expertise to ensure the continuous operation, administration, monitoring, and support of IT clients, infrastructure, and security. The role is pivotal in contributing to a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

Why join MI?  
We offer:  

💼 Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging options  
🌱 Career development through mentoring, training and internal mobility  
🏡 Company benefits including annual skin checks and flu shots, an annual fitness payment, life insurance cover and access to other wellbeing initiatives.  
🤝 A culture built on Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability and Improvement 

  • Excellent work-life balance with the opportunity to secure additional annual leave.
  • A proactive and inclusive work culture with a focus on safety – ‘nobody gets injured on my watch’.
  • Country living at its best with fresh air, cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, thriving community all in a beautiful place (see www.countrychange.com.au for more info) 
  • Health and wellness programs, employee assistance program, flexibility in working arrangements

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Assets Engineer to join the Assets & Maintenance team at this exciting time. This role is a pivotal role that provides leadership in our ongoing capital upgrades, modernisation and water-savings projects. You will form part of a team of asset engineers and other professionals driving continuous improvement of our network and infrastructure to deliver water in the best way possible. 

Reporting to the Manager - Assets, the Senior Assets Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership and support to plan and lead asset management programs, projects and initiatives that focuses on asset lifecycle management, risk management, and performance monitoring to deliver fit-for-purpose maintenance and capital programs that align & benefit the long-term strategic goals of the organisation. 

 What you will bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and accreditation with Engineers’ Australia 
  • Extensive experience of asset management, engineering design, and maintenance principles 
  • Extensive experience of safe work procedures, practices & relevant state regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to display values led and performance enabling leadership, engage in positive communication, accountability & connection. 
  • Ability to integrate geospatial technologies into strategic decision-making to support operational efficiency and informed planning
  • High levels of data literacy with a demonstrated ability to perform advanced data analytics, complex fault finding/investigations and implementing performance KPIs
  • Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle license
  • Live in or be willing to relocate to the Griffith Area (or its surrounds).
  • A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes
  • Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’

If you want to help the team redefine network irrigation and are ready to take on the challenge, APPLY NOW! 

For more information about MI, what we do and what we can offer you, please visit www.mirrigation.com.au

For any questions, please contact the Team at MI on (02) 6962 0200 or via email at recruitment@mirrigation.com.au

How to apply 

Please complete the online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
  • CV / Resume

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