Strategic Water & Wastewater Planner

Careers at Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + allowances

Civil Liability Allowance 3.5%

Flexible work arrangements

12% superannuation

Brand new office location

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour invites applications for a Strategic Planning Engineer Water & Wastewater. You will shape long‑term infrastructure programs, model complex scenarios, and influence investment decisions to support growth, sustainability and service reliability across the Coffs Coast.

Joining a dynamic team, you will work with senior leaders, drive innovative solutions, secure funding opportunities and deliver outcomes that benefit the region for generations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, water resources or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into actionable plans.
• Strong communication, judgement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the long-term vision for water and wastewater services to support community growth.
• Influence strategic investment decisions and lead infrastructure planning with multi-decadal impact.
• Provide expert advice on asset management and inform the City’s future direction.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Infrastructure planning

Education

Engineering

Water resources

Job description

The City of Coffs Harbour invites applications for a Strategic Planning Engineer Water & Wastewater. You will shape long‑term infrastructure programs, model complex scenarios, and influence investment decisions to support growth, sustainability and service reliability across the Coffs Coast.

Joining a dynamic team, you will work with senior leaders, drive innovative solutions, secure funding opportunities and deliver outcomes that benefit the region for generations.