Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations
- Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time Until September 2027 with possibility of extension (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week) Salary Range: $102,639
- $120,326 per annum + super Based on Qualifications and Experience

Location:
Townsville Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026

About The Role
As our Engineer Asset
- Resource Recovery, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Council's resource recovery infrastructure through strategic asset management and long-term planning. Working within the Water and Waste Asset Management team, you will provide expert engineering advice to support sustainable investment decisions, optimise asset performance, and ensure critical infrastructure continues to meet the needs of our growing community. In this role, you will develop and maintain long-term asset renewal and upgrade programs, analyse asset condition and performance, contribute to asset risk and lifecycle planning, and collaborate with operational and maintenance teams to improve infrastructure outcomes. You will also provide technical recommendations to support informed decision-making and help deliver effective, customer-focused services across the organisation. About You: You are a motivated and analytical engineering skilled with a strong background in asset management and infrastructure planning. You have a passion for delivering sustainable outcomes and enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex asset challenges. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring:
• Bachelor of Engineering qualifications with eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in asset management, asset engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience developing long-term capital renewal and upgrade programs.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning,



condition assessment and risk-based decision making.
• Experience in undertaking high-level infrastructure condition assessments and interpreting asset performance data.
• High-level analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Office, GIS and asset management systems.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, asset management principles and industry standards.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and provide technical advice to a range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence. 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 benefits 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
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• 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: S. Basu Contact Email: [email protected] (for position enquiries only)

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 [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. Attachments:
• N04473_Engineer Asset
- Resource Recovery_Approved_19Feb2025_PD.pdf

📌 Engineer Asset Resource Recovery (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
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