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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community? Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference!
About Torres Strait Island Regional Council
More than just a Council, TSIRC plays a vital role in supporting the Torres Strait communities through essential services and infrastructure. We are committed to respecting Ailan Kastom, celebrating cultural diversity, and helping communities prosper.
Our work impacts the lives of the communities we serve profoundly through a range of services, as a major employer, and as a vital link in infrastructure support. Joining our Council means supporting a vision for prosperous and sustainable communities, achieved through our daily mission to improve community liveability.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineer to oversee complex capital works projects including water, wastewater, civil, and marine infrastructure throughout our beautiful region.
The Role
A typical day includes:
* Traveling across the Torres Strait Islands.
* Providing strategic oversight and leadership in planning, development, and execution of capital works projects.
* Overseeing project governance, risk management, and compliance to ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline.
* Offering high-level engineering guidance and expert advice on complex projects.
* Ensuring infrastructure solutions are fit-for-purpose, climate-resilient, and aligned with community needs.
* Developing financial models for project estimation, cost control, and funding applications.
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance infrastructure delivery and asset management.
What We're Looking For
We value qualities of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
* At least 5 years' experience in project management, design, or construction of large-scale municipal infrastructure projects.
* Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and large projects.
* Expertise in contract management, procurement, and financial oversight in government or corporate settings.
* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, environmental approvals, and cultural heritage considerations.
* Membership with Engineers Australia (Professional Member), with RPEQ highly desirable.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and negotiations.
* Current
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