We are seeking a proactive and experienced Commissioning Manager with a strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires proven experience in leading commissioning activities on complex projects, with well-developed client-facing skills and the ability to drive outcomes through structured planning and technical leadership. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads and Site Teams.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated water industry solutions, with a key focus on ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient transition from construction to fully operational systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage commissioning activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures and documentation.

Coordinate commissioning inputs from project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.

Manage commissioning budgets, resource forecasts and subcontractors while supporting commercial and contractual outcomes.

Plan and oversee testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance verification activities.

Lead and mentor commissioning engineers and commissioning specialists across multiple projects.

Ensure safe, compliant and efficient handover of operational systems to clients.

Skills and Experience:

Degree qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related Engineering discipline

Demonstrated experience in commissioning of water or wastewater treatment facilities

Minimum 2-3 years of commissioning experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities

Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards relevant to commissioning and plant operations

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams through commissioning phases

Proficiency in project planning tools and commissioning systems

Strong leadership,



problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work collaboratively to resolve technical and delivery challenges

About the Company:

Aquatec Maxcon delivers end-to-end water and wastewater solutions including process design, fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. With a vertically integrated structure and a strong industry presence, we support both municipal and industrial projects across Australia. Our head office is located in Ipswich and the group employs people in Sydney, Melbourne and Thailand. We have projects located across Australia and New Zealand. Regular travel to project sites across Australian and New Zealand is required.s Australia and Recent Zealand

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Have you completed a qualification in mechanical engineering?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Water Industry Worker?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Aquatec Maxcon is Australia's leading provider of water and wastewater technology and equipment. It was established in Ipswich, Queensland, in 1970 where it's Head Office and factory are located. It also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Townsville, Chinchilla, Thailand (Rayong Province) as well as Indonesia (Jakarta).



It is now the only broad based water company in Australia and provides a complete range of in-house services including:

Pilot plant and treatability studies;

Process selection and design;

In-house manufacture;

Project management;

Equipment and process commissioning;

Plant operation and maintenance;

Building, owning and operating treatment plants; and

Speciality expertise in industrial waste.

It has a wide range of expertise from staff including professional engineers (civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical and environmental), draftspersons, boilermakers, fitter and turners, painters, certified water and wastewater plant operators, etc., supporting its specialist activities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Aquatec Maxcon is Australia's leading provider of water and wastewater technology and equipment. It was established in Ipswich, Queensland, in 1970 where it's Head Office and factory are located. It also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Townsville, Chinchilla, Thailand (Rayong Province) as well as Indonesia (Jakarta). It is now the only broad based water company in Australia and provides a complete range of in-house services including:

Pilot plant and treatability studies;

Process selection and design;

In-house manufacture;

Project management;

Equipment and process commissioning;

Plant operation and maintenance;

Building, owning and operating treatment plants; and

Speciality expertise in industrial waste.

It has a wide range of expertise from staff including professional engineers (civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical and environmental), draftspersons, boilermakers, fitter and turners, painters, certified water and wastewater plant operators, etc., supporting its specialist activities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Commisioning Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Aquatec-Maxcon
📍 City of Gold Coast