Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer

Careers at Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long service leave after 5 years

Salary packaging options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a dedicated engineer to plan and prepare detailed designs for Water & Wastewater systems, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with codes. The role includes identifying improvements to reduce costs and supervising contracts from design to handover.

The successful candidate will hold tertiary engineering qualifications for IE Australia associate membership and possess advanced knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualifications suitable for acceptance to the Institution of Engineers Australia as an associate member.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in the engineering design of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience and advanced understanding of functions of water and wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering design

Water & wastewater systems

Contract management

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.

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.