Senior Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design

Careers at Council; Tweed Heads; Presencial; AUD 139.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vehicle options

Training and development

Flexible work options

9 day fortnight

Generous employment conditions

Descripción de la vacante

Tweed Shire Council in Tweed Heads is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering sustainable solutions for a growing community. You will provide hydraulic, water supply and sewerage system design expertise, act as principal technical advisor, coordinate teams and engage with stakeholders throughout planning, approvals and delivery.

This permanent full-time role offers a base salary of $139,175 to $154,647 plus 12% super, a 70-hour, 9 day

Formación

• Qualified Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive water/wastewater experience.
• Experience designing water supply and sewerage infrastructure for local government or similar.
• Proven leadership in mentoring and supporting technical staff and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of NSW water/sewerage legislation, standards and best practices.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, cost estimation and AutoCAD/hydraulic modelling tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of new water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Tweed Shire.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise in hydraulic, water supply and sewerage system design.
• Act as Council's principal technical advisor and key point of reference for complex water and wastewater engineering matters.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants and stakeholders to progress projects through planning, approvals and design phases.
• Represent Council as an expert witness when required and provide trusted advice on policy, standards and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical advisory

Educación

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design

Help shape the future of Tweed's water and wastewater infrastructure. Lead the design of essential water and sewerage projects, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that support a growing community.

About the role:

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of new water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Tweed Shire.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise in hydraulic, water supply and sewerage system design, ensuring best-practice outcomes.
• Act as Council's principal technical advisor and key point of reference for complex water and wastewater engineering matters.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants and stakeholders to progress projects through planning, approvals and design phases.
• Represent Council as an expert witness when required and provide trusted advice on policy, standards and regulatory compliance.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $139,175 per annum with competency-based increments up to $154,647 per annum, plus 12% super
• a permanent, full-time position
• 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
• Vehicle options available: fully maintained leaseback vehicle for work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -for more)

We are seeking:

• A qualified Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Proven expertise in the design, delivery and management of water supply and sewerage infrastructure projects within a local government or similar environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, mentoring and supporting technical staff and project teams.
• Sound knowledge of water and wastewater operations, including the maintenance and performance of network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated understanding of water treatment and sewage treatment processes, operations and control systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NSW water and sewerage legislation, regulations, standards and industry best practice.
• Experience in water and sewerage planning, project budgeting, cost estimation and the use of engineering software such as AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling tools.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 02 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening – verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Selection Criteria:

• Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
• Do you hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Describe your experience in the design and delivery of water supply and sewerage infrastructure projects. Include examples of relevant projects and your role.
• Outline your experience working within a local government or similar engineering environment, including design, construction, contract administration, and asset management activities.
• Provide an example of your experience leading, supervising, or mentoring staff and project teams.
• Describe your knowledge and experience of water and wastewater operations, including water treatment and sewage treatment processes, and your application of relevant NSW legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Outline your experience in water and sewerage planning, project budgeting, cost estimation, and the use of engineering software such as AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of structural and geotechnical engineering principles as they apply to local government infrastructure and asset management.

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