Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer

Council Jobs; Griffith; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long service leave after 5 years (MyLE

Superannuation and salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Educational assistance programs

Career development opportunities

Civil liability allowance

Job summary

Council Jobs in Griffith, NSW, invites applications for a permanent Engineer role focused on Water & Wastewater design. The position requires a tertiary engineering qualification and experience in water and wastewater operations.

You will prepare designs, identify improvements, and manage contracts from design phase to handover. The role offers a structured career within Griffith City Council, with a 35-hour work week, salary of A$121,359–A$133,496 per year plus superannuation and allowances,

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification suitable for Associate Member with IE Australia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare detailed engineering designs for Water & Wastewater systems.
• Identify areas for improvements and optimise processes to reduce costs.
• Prepare, supervise and monitor contracts from design through to handout.

Skills

Water & wastewater design

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Closing Date

2 November 2026

Salary

Commencement annual salary range from $121,358.64 to $133,496.48 (Grade 20), plus superannuation, fully maintained leaseback vehicle and civil liability allowance.

Employment Type

Permanent (35 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina.

The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

To plan and prepare detailed engineering designs for Water & Wastewater systems that reflect a high-quality design and comply with relevant codes, standards and Acts. Identifying areas for improvements in the Water and Wastewater System and optimising processes to reduce operation and maintenance costs. Preparing, supervising and monitoring contracts from design phase through to final handout is also a key component of this role.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will require tertiary engineering qualifications suitable for acceptance to the Institution of Engineers Australia as an associate member. Must also have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in the engineering design of water and wastewater infrastructure and demonstrated experience and advanced understanding of the functions of both water and wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.

Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Relocation assistance, including The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Durgananda Chaudhary on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.