Senior Process Engineer Wastewater
Requisition Number:
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Salary Range:
$112,****** – $139,****** per annum
Position Type:
Full Time Permanent
Location:
Tunnel Hill Treatment Plant, Cairns
Application Close Date:
Monday, 5 October AEST
Lead Innovation, Optimise Performance & Shape the Future of Wastewater Treatment in Far North Queensland!
We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer Wastewater to play a pivotal role in driving the performance, reliability, and sustainability of our wastewater treatment plants.
About the Role:
You will be the technical lead for wastewater process engineering within Utility Services. You'll drive improvements in treatment performance, energy efficiency, chemical optimisation, asset reliability, and operational excellence across Council's wastewater treatment facilities. You'll also provide specialist engineering advice throughout the planning, design, delivery, and optimisation of treatment and sewerage infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with operations, maintenance, project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure Cairns' wastewater infrastructure continues to meet the needs of our community now and into the future.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental, Civil, Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Current Australian C Class Driver Licence
Minimum 5 years' experience within the water or wastewater industry
Minimum 3 years' experience working with water,



wastewater or similar processing plants
Demonstrated experience in wastewater process optimisation and treatment performance analysis
Strong analytical and technical reporting skills
Proven project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and project delivery while contributing to essential services that support our growing region!
Some benefits we offer:
Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
Fitness Passport – subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks personal leave
Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrifice opportunities
Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.
We are committed to:
Fostering a team-oriented and inclusive work environment
Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about
YOU!
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone:
Email:
Website:Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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📌 Senior Process Engineer Wastewater (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns