About The Opportunity
At Port Macquarie Hastings Council, every employee plays a part in achieving positive outcomes for our community. We are seeking a Water and Sewer Strategic Planning Engineer to join our Utilities Planning and Design team.
This position will support the strategic planning, development, and delivery of Council's water supply and wastewater systems, including maintaining hydraulic models; reviewing related plans and programs; providing strategic planning and technical advice for planning, construction, and operations of water and wastewater projects; and coordinating data and information with Council's Asset team.
To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have
* A degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience deemed relevant.
* Demonstrated recent experience within the water supply and/or wastewater industry.
* Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* A proven background and skills in project planning and management.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills.
On A Typical Day This Role Will
* Update, review, and analyze water and wastewater functions using Council's hydraulic models.
* Assist in preparing water and wastewater servicing strategies for the council.
* Develop Project Requirement Statements (PRS) to support the design and delivery of works program projects.
* Review planning proposal, development applications, and provide strategic planning advice.
* Work with asset team to validate network data and GIS information.
Key Responsibilities And Deliverables
Main Objectives
The primary objectives of this role include:
* Providing expert advice on strategic planning and technical matters related to water supply and wastewater systems.
* Maintaining and updating hydraulic models to ensure accurate representation of Council's water supply and wastewater infrastructure.
* Coordinating data and information with Council's Asset team to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The following KPIs will be used to measure the performance of this role:
* Delivery of high-quality strategic planning and technical advice to support the planning, construction, and operations of water and wastewater projects.
* Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date hydraulic models to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
* Effective coordination and collaboration with Council's Asset team to ensure seamless information exchange.
What You Need To Succeed
Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated recent experience within the water supply and/or wastewater industry.
* Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* A proven background and skills in project planning and management.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills.
Desirable Criteria
The following criteria would be highly desirable for this role:
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
* Professional certification or registration as a civil engineer.
* Experience working with hydraulic modeling software and spatial analysis tools.
* Strong understanding of local government policies and procedures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.