Technical Officer X 2 - Engineering Services

Council Jobs; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

6 weeks annual leave

Public holidays gazetted by TSIRC

Uniforms

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for two Technical Officer positions in Engineering Services to support water and wastewater infrastructure across island communities. This hands-on role covers maintenance, repairs, inspections and mentoring to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will use digital maintenance systems, assist with asset management and travel between TSIRC divisions.

Qualificações

• Minimum Certificate III in Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or a related trade; water operations qualifications desirable.
• Experience in water and wastewater maintenance and operations.
• Sound knowledge of WHS, confined space procedures and risk management.
• Ability to use digital maintenance systems and work independently or as part of a team.
• Current Construction White/Blue Card and valid Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of water and wastewater systems.
• Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineering Officers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Assist with asset management, equipment, materials and technical reporting.

Conhecimentos

Water & wastewater operations

Troubleshooting

Mentoring/leadership

Formação académica

Certificate III in Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or related trade

Ferramentas

Digital maintenance systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Technical Officer X 2 - Engineering Services

Join our team and make a difference in our Island communities!

What we offer

• 2 x Technical Officer - Water and Wastewater
• Based at any TSIRC Division
• Full-Time, Permanent Positions
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Uniforms

About the role

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Officer to support the maintenance, operation and improvement of essential water and wastewater infrastructure across our island communities.

In this hands‑on role, you will:

Coordinate maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of water and wastewater systems.

Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineering Officers.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Assist with asset management, equipment, materials and technical reporting.

About You

You will bring strong technical and trade skills, practical experience in water and wastewater operations, excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to workplace safety.

To be successful, you will have:

Minimum Certificate III in Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or a related trade, with water operations qualifications highly desirable.

Experience in water and wastewater maintenance and operations.

Sound knowledge of WHS, confined space procedures and risk management.

Strong technical, problem-solving, communication and mentoring skills.

Ability to use digital maintenance systems and work independently or as part of a team.

Current Construction White/Blue Card and valid Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.

Commitment to Council's values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage and Resilience.

Ability to travel throughout the Torres Strait Islands is a requirement of this position.

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.