Work alongside experienced engineering professionals to support the planning, construction and management of vital community infrastructure projects, spanning roads, water, sewer, drainage and flood management.

In this role, you will provide support to Senior Engineers, Coordinators and Managers in a diverse range of Planning, Policy, Design, Construction, Contact Management, Project Management, and Operations areas relating to water supply and sewerage services.

The Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design is a professional position with experience and knowledge in the fields of hydraulic, water supply and sewerage conveyancing.

About The Role

- Work across a variety of units and sections within the Engineering Division, gaining broad exposure to local government engineering functions.
- Participate in rotational opportunities across the Division, providing valuable experience and supporting career development within Council.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt and contribute in a range of work environments and engineering disciplines.
- Build strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills through regular interaction with consultants, contractors, Councillors, staff and community members.
- Take part in ongoing performance, training and development activities, with opportunities to undertake higher duties as required.

What's On Offer

- a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking

- A qualified Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia, or equivalent technical experience and expertise.
- Experience supporting the design and delivery of engineering infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of water supply and sewerage infrastructure, including planning, design and construction principles.
- A genuine interest in developing skills across a diverse range of local government engineering functions.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

About Us





- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice .

Professionals

Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our excellent employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position Closes

Friday 16 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Click Here To View The Position Description

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed.

Tweed Shire

Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information .

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.





Immunisations

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

Thinking of relocating?

Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience , a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.

How To Apply

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

Selection Criteria If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and are you eligible for membership of Engineers Australia?
- Please describe your experience supporting the design and delivery of engineering infrastructure projects. Include examples of projects you have been involved in and your role in their delivery.
- Please outline your knowledge and experience relating to water supply and sewerage infrastructure, including planning, design and construction activities.
- This role provides opportunities to work across a variety of engineering functions within Council. Please describe your ability to adapt to different work environments and your approach to learning new skills and responsibilities.
- Please provide an example of a time you built and maintained effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, such as colleagues, contractors, consultants or community members. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY

Unit Engineering

Job Grade 7

Industry Engineering

Employment Type Full Time

Apply Now

📌 Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design (Tweed Heads)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 Tweed Heads