Engineering Officer - Badu Island

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Additional public holidays

Professional development

Uniforms

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for an Engineering Officer to join our Engineering Services team on Badu Island. You will contribute to delivering high-quality infrastructure across the Torres Strait region, including roads, water and wastewater, waste management, and airport/marine facilities.

This hands-on role offers diverse, on-site duties with professional growth, a supportive team, and flexible full-time or casual arrangements.

Qualifications

• Current C class, Type Provisional or higher Queensland Drivers licence (Open) and not expired.
• Experience in civil works, maintenance, or infrastructure services desirable.
• Ability to operate plant and equipment safely; tickets/licences highly regarded.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roads, parks, stormwater, and public facilities.
• Operate water supply and wastewater systems safely.
• Support landfill and waste collection operations.
• Conduct airport and marine facility inspections.
• Operate plant and equipment safely.
• Monitor infrastructure and report defects promptly.
• Respond to maintenance issues to minimise disruptions.

Skills

Civil works

Maintenance

Infrastructure services

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference in your community!

What we offer:

• Based on Division 5, Badu Island
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Uniforms

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference in your community!

What we offer:

• Based on Division 5, Badu Island
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Uniforms

Make a Difference in Your Community

Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Engineering Officer to join our Engineering Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands‑on role in maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure that supports the health, safety, and wellbeing of our region.

About the Role

As an Engineering Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality infrastructure services across the Torres Strait region. You will be involved in a diverse range of activities including civil works, water and wastewater operations, waste management, airport and marine facility maintenance, and general infrastructure upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair community infrastructure including roads, parks, stormwater systems, marine facilities, and public amenities.

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of water supply and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring safe and reliable services.

• Support landfill and waste collection operations in line with environmental guidelines.

• Conduct airport and seaport inspections and maintenance in accordance with relevant regulations.

• Operate plant, machinery, tools, and equipment safely and effectively.

• Monitor infrastructure conditions and report defects promptly.

• Respond to maintenance issues and breakdowns to minimise service disruptions.

What We're Looking For

• Mandatory Current C class, Type Provisional or higher Queensland Drivers licence (Open) and not expired is esssential

• Practical experience in civil works, maintenance, or infrastructure services (desirable).

• Ability to operate plant and equipment safely (tickets/licences highly regarded).

• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

• Good communication skills and reliability.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute directly to essential services in your community.

• Work in a supportive team environment.

• Diverse and hands‑on role with meaningful impact.

• Full‑time and casual positions available.

For more information:

Contact Jack Matthew, Engineering Operations Supervisor on 0400 089 ***.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee