Tenterfield Shire Council - Senior Project Engineer Water & Waste

LG Services Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a Senior Projects Engineer Water & Waste to lead key water, wastewater and waste infrastructure projects. You will manage design, contract oversight, asset inspections and reporting within the Infrastructure division.

Join a collaborative team focused on delivering compliant, high-quality infrastructure with opportunities for professional growth in a rural NSW setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field is essential.
• Strong project management, contract and asset management experience.
• Experience with water, wastewater and waste infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital works projects on time and within budget.
• Provide engineering input into design, delivery, contracts and reporting.
• Manage staff and contractors and liaise with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Tenterfield Shire sits at the northern edge of the New England and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales. Covering more than 7,300 square kilometres, the Shire has around 7,000 residents across the heritage township of Tenterfield and seven villages. The landscape ranges from rolling farmland to rugged ranges and national parks. With four distinct seasons, a close-knit community, and Brisbane and the Gold Coast about three hours away, the Shire offers an enviable rural lifestyle with easy access to south-east Queensland.

The Position

As Senior Projects Engineer Water & Waste, you will deliver and support key infrastructure projects across water, wastewater and waste. Working within Council's Infrastructure division, you will lead an experienced team and provide engineering input into project design and delivery, contract management, capital works program preparation, asset inspections and reporting.

You will work closely with the Manager Water & Waste and external stakeholders to ensure projects are scoped, delivered and monitored to meet service and compliance standards.

About You

You will enjoy managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of the many projects underway. A self-starter with a can-do attitude, you bring strong communication skills and engage confidently with stakeholders, including industry regulators.

A degree in a related field is essential, along with solid experience in public infrastructure or utility services. You will be confident in project management, contract and asset management, preparing documentation, and applying relevant quality and compliance standards.

You will also bring:

• Proven ability to deliver capital works on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to lead staff and contractors and to build strong working relationships.
• A sound understanding of water, wastewater and waste regulatory requirements.
• A commitment to a safe, respectful workplace.

Why Tenterfield?

You will join an experienced, supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join us and contribute to the essential infrastructure that supports this wonderful region’s livability and sustainability.

What’s on offer?

• Salary package of up to $152,642 based on experience
• 9-day fortnight