Reticulation Networks Engineer

Careers at Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

PPE and uniform provided

Fitness Passport membership

Welcome Experience for relocations

Career development & progression

Annual salary reviews

Long service leave after 5 years

Salary packaging options

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a skilled Reticulation Network Engineer for its Community Utilities Division in Port Macquarie. You will support operation, maintenance and renewal of water and wastewater reticulation networks, lead projects and ensure safe, reliable utility delivery.

Reporting to the Reticulation Networks Manager, you will provide engineering support, manage compliance, and drive improvements across planning, design and delivery teams, including procurement and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in water supply and wastewater industry, preferably in an operational environment.
• Proven skills in project planning, management and delivery.
• Experience in process optimisation and troubleshooting within water and sewer operations.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills with spreadsheets and databases, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for maintenance, renewal, and compliance of water and sewer reticulation assets.
• Prepare operational and safety procedures, including shutdown protocols and risk assessments.
• Manage licensing, regulatory reporting, and environmental impact controls in line with legislation.
• Lead planning, design, approvals, delivery and capitalisation of Utilities Operations projects per PMHC’s Project Management Framework.
• Collaborate with Planning, Design and Project Delivery teams to review designs and analyse data.
• Lead procurement for works and services supporting treatment plants and headworks assets.
• Identify and implement process optimisations and innovations to improve system performance.
• Promote safe work practices through inspections, inductions and risk management.

Skills

Project planning

Project management

Process optimisation

Report writing

SCADA systems

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

SCADA systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Reticulation
Network Engineer to join our Community Utilities Division, supporting
the operation, maintenance, and renewal of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s
water and wastewater reticulation networks. This is a fantastic opportunity for
an engineering professional with a passion for infrastructure and community
service to contribute technical expertise and lead projects that ensure the
safe, reliable delivery of essential utilities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Reticulation Networks Manager, you will
provide engineering support to the Community Utilities Operations team by:

• Providing
  engineering support and technical advice for the maintenance, renewal, and
  compliance of water and sewer reticulation assets.
• Preparing
  operational and safety procedures, including shutdown protocols, risk
  assessments, and construction documentation.
• Managing
  licensing, regulatory reporting, and environmental impact controls in line
  with relevant legislation.
• Leading
  planning, design, relevant approval applications, delivery, and
  capitalisation of Utilities Operations projects following PMHC’s Project
  Management Framework.
• Collaborating
  with Planning, Design, and Project Delivery teams to review designs and
  analyse operational data.
• Leading
  procurement activities for works and services supporting treatment plants
  and headworks assets.
• Identifying
  and implementing process optimisations and innovations to improve system
  performance.
• Promoting
  safe work practices through inspections, inductions, and risk management
  initiatives.
• Providing
  operational support across Community Utilities areas and participating in
  the after-hours on-call roster.

About You

To be successful in this position:

• A
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated
  experience in the water supply and wastewater industry, ideally within an
  operational environment.
• Proven
  skills in project planning, management, and delivery.
• Experience
  in process optimisation and troubleshooting within water and sewer
  operations.
• Well-developed
  verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Advanced
  computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets, databases, and SCADA
  systems.
• A
  collaborative approach, strong commitment to safety and compliance, and
  motivation to enhance community infrastructure through innovation and
  technical excellence.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per
week plus flex time)

Salary: Starting from $101,015.87 to $113,067.81 per year
depending on skills and experience plus 12% super and allowances

This role also qualifies for a leaseback vehicle or
allowance

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE and uniform provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Candidates relocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience
• Career development opportunities OR Opportunities for learning and development and internal career progression
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or
have any questions about the role please contact Caroline Horan,
Reticulation Networks Manager on 02 6581 8***.

Applications Close: Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:30pm

Notes:

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