Senior Water Engineer

Hilltops Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Leaseback vehicle

Professional development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Civil liability allowance

12% superannuation

Job summary

Hilltops Council in New South Wales seeks a Senior Water Engineer to manage water and sewer systems across the Hilltops region, developing strategic plans and ensuring reliable service. The role is permanent, full‑time, and operates on a 70‑hour nine‑day fortnight, with a salary package between AUD 123,000 and AUD 136,000 per year plus Civil Liability Allowance and 12% super.

You will work within the Water & Waste Division, providing expert engineering advice, supporting regulatory compliance,

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of Council's water and sewer systems.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and projects for service delivery.
• Provide expert engineering advice and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on infrastructure planning and asset management.

Job description

(Hilltops region, permanent, full-time – 70 hours per nine-day fortnight)

• Play a key role in the management and future planning of essential water and sewer infrastructure across the Hilltops region.
• Attractive remuneration package between $123K and $136k p.a. + Civil Liability Allowance + 12% Super and entitlements under the Local Government State Award.
• Access to work vehicle or leaseback vehicle , professional development, and regular health & wellbeing initiatives.

As our Senior Water Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of Council’s water and sewer systems while supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and projects that ensure reliable and sustainable service delivery throughout the region.

Working within the Water & Waste Division and reporting to the Manager Water & Waste, you will provide expert engineering advice, support regulatory compliance, contribute to infrastructure planning and asset management, and collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring Council’s water and sewer services are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with legislative and environmental requirements.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 27 November 2026.