Full Time / 9- day fortnight / 36 hours per week$101,616 - $108,140 per annumPosition Brief - Water and Waste Compliance Engineer
About the team
The Engineering, Design and Standards Branch is responsible for infrastructure engineering, design, survey, specifications, asset standards, electrical infrastructure and contributed assets across all customer and community facing infrastructure classes.
About The Role
We are seeking a Water and Waste Compliance Engineer to provide specialist technical expertise in the assessment, approval, and compliance of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Include
Assess development applications and apply compliance conditions for water, recycled water, and wastewater servicesManage non-standard water and sewer connections, including live works, shutdowns, and bypass arrangementsReview and approve construction methodologies, QA documentation, commissioning, and As-Constructed dataConduct site inspections and resolve design or construction conflicts to ensure compliance with approvals and standardsProvide technical input into standards, products, and best-practice outcomes, working collaboratively across teams
We’re Looking For People Who Have
Bachelor’s degree of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge- desirableSubstantial knowledge and/or experience in the design and construction of all facets of water and sewer assetsSubstantial knowledge of the SEQ D&C Code and the requirements withinKnowledge and understanding of legislation and by-laws including: Workplace Health and Safety Act and relevant Code of Practice, Environmental Protection Act, Water Act 2000Knowledge and understanding of the development planning and approval process, the conditions and their applicationKnowledge and experience using quality management systems, including 9001, 14001, HACCP and 4801.Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills including an ability to articulate complex issues in a changing environment. Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and proceduresAbility to work productively in a team environment and to foster good relationships with other team members and all levels of managementAbility to engage with all users of water, recycled water and sewer networks in a positive mannerHigh level of technical expertise, with strong influencing, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to work in an office environment, on a construction site and in a customer’s premises. C Class Drivers Licence UnrestrictedGeneral Construction Induction White Card- desirable
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Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations Personal and professional development courses Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Darren Munro
Contact Number 0439 226 044
Closing Date Sunday 22nd February 2026/11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.