About the Opportunity
At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we seek a dedicated Utilities Support Engineer to join the Community Utilities Operations team, providing engineering support across the operation, maintenance and renewal of Council water and wastewater treatment and distribution infrastructure.
Location
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Employment Type
Full-time
To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have
* A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
* Demonstrated experience in an operational engineering role, including project planning and management
* Experience in process optimisation, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
* Strong computer skills, including experience using industry related software applications
* A current Class C Driver Licence
* A General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
On a Typical Day This Role Will
* Provide engineering support to internal stakeholders to assist with the operation, maintenance and renewal of Community Utilities assets
* Develop operational procedures, safe work documents and safety documentation including works schedules, shutdown procedures, SWMS and risk assessments
* Review maintenance activities and outcomes to identify opportunities to improve asset performance, reliability and efficiency
* Provide technical advice on water, wastewater and recycled water systems, including environmental impacts and mitigation of environmental harm
* Support capital works delivery by contributing technical input to design reviews, workshops, data analysis and project delivery activities
* Assist with procurement activities for maintenance and renewal works and services
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and asset performance
* Promote safe working practices, including participation in inspections, inductions and WHS risk management activities
* Collaborate across Community Utilities teams including Process, Reticulation Networks, Construction and Waste
* Participate in PMHC's after-hours on-call roster
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week plus flex-time)
Salary: Starting from $97,130.47 to $108,719.03 per year depending on skills and experience plus 12% super
Allowances
Civil Liability & On-Call Allowance
This role also qualifies for a leaseback vehicle or allowance
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
* Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
* Annual uniform allowance and PPE provided
* Career development opportunities
* Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Generous employee assistance program
* Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
* Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Child Safety Statement
Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
Applications Close
Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11.30pm
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