Senior Materials Engineer

• $84.10 per hour excluding superannuation
• Casual hours up to 37.5 hours per week
• 12 month contract with State Government client

• 12-month contract 
• State Government Agency 
• Victoria Park, Adelaide SA Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government organisation to engage a Senior Materials Engineer on an ASAP – 12-month contract based at Victoria Square, Adelaide SA.

About the Position
The role provides specialist materials engineering expertise across water and wastewater infrastructure, supporting investigation, design, auditing and advisory activities to ensure safe and sustainable outcomes.

Duties

• Provide specialist investigation, design and technical auditing services for materials engineering projects
• Act as a subject matter expert in materials engineering including corrosion prevention
• Lead Safety in Design activities within the materials and cathodic protection discipline
• Ensure engineering designs align with technical standards and safety requirements
• Conduct site audits and provide technical guidance to stakeholders
• Assess suitability of new and emerging materials technologies

Requirements/Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Materials, Mechanical, Civil and Structural, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia
• Minimum 10 years professional engineering experience
• Water industry experience
• Specialist expertise in steel and concrete corrosion
• Experience utilising and auditing engineering and infrastructure standards
• Owner’s engineer experience
• Ability to meet mandatory checks including Police Check and Traffic Check

Benefits working with this Client

• $84.10 per hour excluding superannuation
• Casual hours up to 37.5 hours per week
• 12 month contract with State Government client

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 22/05/2026
Consultant: Mitchell
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.