Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure
Planning
Position
Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, *****
hours/week)
Salary
Range: Base Salary $113,018 - $119,945 per annum +
super
Location:
143 Walker Street, Townsville City
Applications close 11:45pm
Wednesday 19 August ****
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.
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 perks 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
Contact
Email:
******
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*****************or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Engineer WandWW_PD.pdf

📌 Engineer Water And Wastewater (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
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