Salary: $74,572 up to $87,551 p/a + 12% super
Join a dedicated team helping to manage and improve essential water and wastewater infrastructure for our community. As a Technical Officer – Assets, you'll play a key role in investigating, assessing, and supporting the operation of Council's Water and Wastewater networks. This role suits someone who enjoys technical problem‐solving, field work, data analysis, and working collaboratively across engineering and operational teams.
About the role:
* Deliver technical support and investigations for Council's water and wastewater assets.
* Undertake pump station testing (water and wastewater) for commissioning, condition assessment, and calibration.
* Maintain and operate specialised pressure, depth, odour, and flow data logging equipment.
* Work closely with engineers, operations and GIS teams to keep asset information accurate and up to date.
* Provide clear technical insights and recommendations through data analysis and reporting.
* Use key systems (GIS, SCADA, MEX) while working safely and independently in a fast‐paced environment.
What's on offer:
* a base salary ranging from $74,572 per annum with competency-based increments up to $87,551 per annum, plus 12% super
* 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
* training and development opportunities
* flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
* generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
* Relevant Water Industry Operations Training (minimum Certificate III) combined with extensive experience in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of water supply and /or wastewater assets.
* Demonstrated in depth technical knowledge of water supply and/or wastewater infrastructure.
* Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to effectively communicate technical information to supervisors and members of the public.
* An ability to work independently with minimal supervision and enjoys both field-based and office-based work.
* Experience collaborating effectively with engineers, supervisors, operational staff and contractors.
About us:
* Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
* The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
* Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‐traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
* Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 27 March 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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