Overview
Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
From $111,401 plus superannuation
Position Brief - Senior Asset Standards Engineer
About The Role
As a Senior Asset Standards Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the City of Gold Coast's water and sewerage infrastructure. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will lead the management and continual improvement of technical standards, specifications, and product acceptance frameworks that support safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sewerage services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and proactive engineer who enjoys driving best practice and contributing to strategic industry-wide initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and improve Water and Sewerage technical standards, specifications, and product requirements.
* Provide expert guidance and interpretation of SEQ Code requirements to internal engineering and project teams.
* Lead product acceptance processes and act as the primary contact for suppliers.
* Represent the City at SEQ Code and WSAA forums, contributing to updates and industry direction.
* Support internal governance groups such as TSIPAM through coordination and technical input.
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
We're Looking For People Who Have
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and relevant experience.
* Strong technical expertise in water and sewerage infrastructure and standards.
* The confidence and leadership skills to guide teams and influence decision-making.
* Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with industry partners.
* Professionalism and credibility to represent the City in regional and national forums.
* Sharp problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think critically and proactively.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
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
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 Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email troberts2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 12th April 2026 at 11:59 pm
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.
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