Engineer Strategy, Water & Wastewater

Public Sector People; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council in Queensland seeks an Engineer Strategy – Water & Wastewater to shape long-term water and sewerage networks. Reporting to the Coordinator Strategy – Water & Wastewater, the role blends engineering with strategic planning to guide investment decisions.

This permanent, on-site position offers the chance to work on hydraulic modelling, asset management and capital works programs, collaborating with internal teams, developers and consultants to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level civil/environmental engineering degree.
• Experience in water and wastewater engineering or infrastructure planning.
• Experience in asset management and design processes.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling and network planning.
• Strong ability to interpret data and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking hydraulic modelling and network capacity assessments to support future infrastructure planning.
• Contributing to water and wastewater infrastructure strategies, asset management plans and capital works programs.
• Preparing concept designs, feasibility assessments, business cases and technical reports.
• Providing engineering advice on development applications and proposed infrastructure connections.
• Analysing network performance, asset condition and future demand to inform investment priorities.
• Working with internal teams, developers and external consultants to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Network planning

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Civil/Environmental engineering degree

Job description

Engineer Strategy – Water & Wastewater

Mackay Regional Council | Permanent | $115,000–$122,000 + Superannuation

Shape the Future of Mackay's Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Public Sector People is partnering with Mackay Regional Council to appoint an Engineer Strategy – Water & Wastewater within its Infrastructure Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil, Water or Environmental Engineer looking to move beyond traditional design and delivery into a role where their technical expertise will directly influence future infrastructure investment, network performance and regional growth.

With a growing population and continued investment in essential infrastructure, Mackay offers the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering challenges while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of coastal Queensland.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Coordinator Strategy – Water & Wastewater, you will contribute to the long‑term planning and development of the region's essential water and sewerage networks.

Combining technical engineering, data analysis and strategic planning, you will help Council identify future infrastructure requirements, assess network capacity and develop practical solutions to support sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking hydraulic modelling and network capacity assessments to support future infrastructure planning.


• Contributing to water and wastewater infrastructure strategies, asset management plans and capital works programs.


• Preparing concept designs, feasibility assessments, business cases and technical reports.


• Providing engineering advice on development applications and proposed infrastructure connections.


• Analysing network performance, asset condition and future demand to inform investment priorities.


• Working with internal teams, developers and external consultants to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.

About You

We are seeking an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working collaboratively and contributing to longer‑term infrastructure outcomes.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental or a related Engineering discipline.


• Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering, infrastructure planning, design or asset management.


• An understanding of hydraulic modelling, network planning and infrastructure capacity assessments.


• The ability to interpret engineering data and develop practical, evidence‑based recommendations.


• Strong communication, technical reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience within local government, water utilities or engineering consulting will be highly regarded.

Importantly, you do not need to have spent your entire career in strategic planning. Engineers with a strong technical foundation in water and wastewater infrastructure who are looking to develop their strategic planning expertise are encouraged to apply.

Why Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council provides essential infrastructure and services to a growing regional community of more than 125,000 residents.

• Career development: Broaden your engineering experience across network strategy, infrastructure planning and asset management.


• Meaningful projects: Help shape long‑term capital investment decisions that will support the region for decades.


• Technical variety: Gain exposure to hydraulic modelling, development assessment, infrastructure forecasting and strategic projects.


• Supportive environment: Join an established Infrastructure Planning team and collaborate with experienced technical professionals.


• Competitive remuneration: Permanent opportunity with a base salary of $115,000–$122,000 plus superannuation.


• Relocation assistance: Available for the successful candidate.

Discover the Mackay Lifestyle

Located on Queensland's tropical coast, Mackay offers an attractive balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.

With beautiful beaches, access to the Whitsundays, affordable housing options and a welcoming regional community, Mackay is an excellent place to build both your career and your future.