Mackay Regional Council is seeking an experienced Maintenance Project Officer to join our Water Network team. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of Council’s water and wastewater assets, supporting essential services for our community.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Planner, you will provide specialist technical advice and support for the investigation, scoping, planning and coordination of maintenance works across Council’s water and wastewater assets. You will work across preventative, corrective, reactive and capital maintenance activities, supporting field staff and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and high - quality outcomes aligned with Council’s Strategic Asset Management Plan.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

- Trade qualification or relevant experience in the water and sewer industry (e.g. Plumbing, Fitter or Water Industry worker)
- Significant experience in water and sewer operations, maintenance and construction activities
- Experience supervising or coordinating moderately complex technical projects
- Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance planning practices
- Well - developed problem - solving, time management and communication skills
- General Construction Industry Safety Induction
- Current QLD ‘C’ Class Driver Licence

Why work for Mackay Regional Council? Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.



Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

- Base annual salary of $ 95,769.76
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle advantages program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role? View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments

How To Apply

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Applications

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Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Team by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

- Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities.

At Mackay Regional

Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

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