About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring development activities meet Shoalhaven Water requirements and standards, providing advice and support to customers and industry stakeholders, contributing to infrastructure projects, and maintaining policies and procedures that support best practice, legislative compliance, and effective risk management. This includes:

- Provide advice to development applicants and/or their agents on requirements, policies, processes, and procedures for their proposed development.
- Undertake assessment of development applications and complying development certificates within adopted guidelines and propose conditions that ensure compliance within adopted policies and legislation.
- Undertake assessment of proposed water and sewer designs to ensure compliance with adopted standards/guidelines.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

- Graduate Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Environmental)
- Eligibility for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia
- Minimum 2 years full time experience working in the water industry involving system investigation, design or operations.
- Class C Driver's License
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or the authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused professional with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.



You will be a team player who can apply policies and standards effectively while delivering quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Please describe your experience supervising and supporting teams.
4. Provide details of your experience in the design or maintenance of water and sewerage systems in accordance with adopted WSAA Standards.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application,



please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •253 or 02 •••• •203.

Applications Close: Thursday, 27 August 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Andrew Solari - Water Regulatory Manager - 02 •••• •255

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Advantages include:

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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