Engineer Water and Wastewater

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $105,605 - $128,571 per annum + super

Location: 143 Walker Street, Townsville City

This role is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure projects across capital and operational programs.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects from option assessment through to detailed design, working with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

The position involves preparing project briefs, scopes, and technical specifications, reviewing designs and proposals, and contributing to the development and application of Council standards and industry codes to support best practice outcomes in water and sewer infrastructure.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have at least the following:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineer preferred but not essential) with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia as a professional engineer.
• Substantial experience as a water and wastewater engineer or related roles.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure hydraulics and process design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater projects.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework relating to Water and Wastewater.
• Sound technical skills across a broad range of areas within Water and Wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding in risk assessment, multicriteria assessment, cost estimation, cost benefit analysis, net present value modelling, business case preparation and safety in planning.
• Experience working on water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a planning or design environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication, and adapt to audience needs and responses, particularly proven ability to negotiate outcomes with staff, stakeholders, and external contractors/consultants.

Position re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Please also refer to this link on our council website, where you can see information on current projects, under development, works underway and completed projects: Current Projects - Townsville City Council

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Dale (A/Team Manager)

Contact Email: ***email_hidden***

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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Attachments

• Engineer WandWW_PD.pdf