Engineering Officer - St Pauls Island

Recruitmenthub; St Pauls; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6 weeks

Public holidays

Uniforms

Professional development

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking a motivated Engineering Officer to join our Engineering Services team on St Pauls Island. This hands-on role involves delivering high-quality infrastructure across the region, including roads, water and wastewater, waste management, and airport/marine facility upkeep.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring safety while maintaining and improving essential community assets.

Qualifications

• Mandatory current C class driver's licence (Open) and not expired; no Learner's Licence.
• 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.

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.

Skills

C class license

Civil works

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

St Pauls (Moa) Island , Australia

Reference: 6934889

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

What we offer:

• Full-Time Permanent (38 hours per week)
• Based at Division 7, St Pauls Community, Moa 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 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 essential. No Learner's Licence.
• 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.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and an updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant to the position by Monday 12 October, 2026.

For more information:

Contact David Mosby, A/g Head of Engineering on 0407 859 568.

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