Overview
Strategy Engineer – Tamworth, NSW
Full-time
Responsibilities
* Ensure water and wastewater system capacity and capability are understood and planning the works required to meet current and future needs.
* Manage the long-term financial modelling for the water and wastewater funds to support Council's goal of long-term financial sustainability.
* Career progression and the opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated professional engineers.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Engineering qualifications acceptable for membership of Engineers Australia as a Professional Engineer
* WHS General Induction for Construction Work White Card
* Driver's Licence
* A high level of autonomy and initiative, with a drive to succeed
* Immunisations (or willingness to undergo) Hepatitis, Tetanus, Q Fever
To be successful in this role
Do you have experience in the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based strategic planning for a Local Water Utility? Are you interested in ensuring water & wastewater system capacity as well as planning the works to meet Councils current and future needs? We would like to hear from you! The Council is seeking a professional engineer with 2-5 years experience in developing Water & Wastewater Strategies & has an understanding of the application of legislation, guidelines, codes and standards. You will have highly developed communication/negotiation skills and the ability to work efficiently in this autonomous role.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary range: Grade 19 – $112,011.74 - $121,200.39 per annum plus 12% superannuation and a leaseback vehicle for a 35 hour work week. A Civil Liability Allowance of 3.5% will be added to the base salary. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
* Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Application Details
For a confidential discussion, please contact James McLoughney on 0400 229 390.
Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday, 16 February 2026.
About Tamworth Regional Council
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process. Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.
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