NAME OF THE AGENCY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION DETAILS
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Principal Engineer
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Primary Purpose of the Position
Lead and manage complex engineering assignments from concept through to implementation, entailing technical
specifications and detailed planning, and provide high level technical and strategic engineering advice to key stakeholders
across the Department/Agency as required.
Provide direction and oversight to a diverse team of professional engineers and technical staff in execution of project
responsibilities and towards a common goal.
Organisational Culture Capabilities
Organisational culture capabilities are fundamental to the achievement of the State Plan and apply to all roles across the
sector. The selection process will ascertain your compliance with these capabilities. In performing this role, you are expected
to demonstrate the 5 culture capabilities at the following levels:
Capability:
Level
Capability:
Level
Capability:
Level
Customer Focus
6
Teamwork
6
Cultural Awareness
6
Taking Ownership
6
Building Strategic
Partnerships
6
SELECTION CRITERIA - CAPABILITIES (Maximum of 8 selection criteria)
All selection criteria listed in the first column below are specific to this role, and must be addressed by applicants for this
position.
1. Leadership and Management
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Develops and Communicates Vision: Tactical Level
Creating a sense of need to
achieve organisational goals in
line with a clear overall vision
through planning, managing
performance, motivating people
and role modelling desired
behaviours.
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Inspires and Motivates: Tactical Level
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Creates and Develops Culture: Tactical Level
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Manages Change: Tactical Level
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Manages People: Operational Level
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Plans for Outcomes: Tactical Level
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Financial Management and Governance: Tactical Level

Manages Strategically: Tactical Level
2. Project Management
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Initiates and Plans: Level 6
Participates in and/or leads
successful projects, using strong
communication and organisational
skills to balance conflicting
priorities and manage resources.
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Builds a Team: Level 6
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Controls Projects: Level 6
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Monitors Projects: Level 6
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Evaluates Projects: Level 6
3. Communication

Utilises Written Communication Effectively: Level 6
Listens, interprets and conveys
information in a clear and accurate
manner, provides timely delivery
of information and selects the
most appropriate method of
communication.
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Communicates Verbally: Level 6
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Influences and Negotiates: Level 5
4. Analytical Thinking and
Problem Solving
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Undertakes Analysis: Level 6

Solves Problems: Level 6
Identifies and analyses situations
and/or issues, considers options,
develops solutions, and decides
on, implements and monitors
appropriate solutions.

Demonstrates a Systems Perspective: Level 5
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Uses Initiative and Innovation: Level 6

Thinks Strategically: Level 5
5. Technology
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Uses Computer Systems: Level 5
Uses Electronic Systems: Level 5
Operates computer hardware and
software, departmental systems
and electronic systems effectively.
SELECTION CRITERIA - CAPABILITIES (Maximum of 8 selection criteria)
6. Technical Leadership

Knows Role and Organisation: Level 6
Applies and improves specialised
technical knowledge, skills and
judgment to achieve outcomes.

Technical/Occupational/Professional Knowledge: Level 6

Develops and Maintains Capabilities: Level 6
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Applies Technical/Professional Expertise: Level 6
SELECTION CRITERIA – ADDITIONAL
7.
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8.
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Key Challenges and Influences
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Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of relevant engineering legislation, building codes, policies and procedures.
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Exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to resolve complex issues in creative and
effective manner to meet company objectives for engineering projects.
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Effectively managing high level engineering projects which involve complex and sensitive stakeholder negotiations to
ensure that projects occur on time and within budget.
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Communicating complex or technical aspects of projects and work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.
Key Outcomes/Accountabilities
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Lead and manage key engineering projects across the Department/Agency.
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Provide high level technical engineering advice to a range of key stakeholders across the Department/Agency as required
to support engineering project delivery.
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Develop design standards.
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Handle troubleshooting and problem resolutions for issues that may not have prior application of engineering principles
and practices.

Manage, develop, coach and motivate a diverse team of professional engineers and technical staff, working on a number
of projects.

Oversee key members of engineering project teams, including engineers, technicians, site supervisors and contractors.

Review work delegated to other engineers for accuracy and adherence to required standards.

Develop strong networks and relationships with key customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and planning
authorities, in order to effectively manage and deliver engineering projects.

Develop budgets and schedules for assigned projects and project tasks, within requirements of contracts, and manage
and oversee the engineering budget to mitigate risks and ensure that projects are delivered in a cost effective manner.

Maintain a detailed knowledge of relevant engineering legislation, building codes and policies and ensure that all
engineering work adheres to regulation and requirements.
CERTIFICATION
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Chief Executive
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Executive Director
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