Senior Water Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hilltops Council is seeking a Senior Water Engineer to oversee the operation of water and sewer systems across the Hilltops region. The role involves contributing to strategic plans, policies and projects to ensure reliable and sustainable service delivery.

You will provide expert engineering advice, support regulatory compliance and asset management, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and sewer infrastructure management.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and environmental requirements.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of Council’s water and sewer systems.
• Support development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and projects.
• Provide expert engineering advice and support regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to infrastructure planning and asset management.
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure services are delivered safely and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Water Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Asset Management

Job description

Senior Water Engineer

(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.