Join our team in delivering smart, sustainable water & wastewater solutions by leading network modelling investigations and providing specialist advice that guides system operations, network improvements, and future capital works planning.
About the role:
As a key planning engineer for the Water and Wastewater Unit, this role is responsible for leading water and wastewater network modelling, strategic investigations and infrastructure planning across Tweed Shire.
You will provide specialist engineering advice to internal stakeholders and guide infrastructure planning through hydraulic modelling, technical investigations and development of engineering options. The role plays a key part in developing the 4, 10 and 30-year capital works strategies to ensure our water and wastewater systems continue to meet community, environmental and regulatory expectations.
Working closely with operations teams, design engineers, development engineers and consultants, you will translate technical analysis into practice solutions, concept designs and capital programs that support the sustainable growth of the Tweed region.
This position also supervises a small team of engineers and technical officers to assist in technical investigations related to infrastructure planning.
What's on offer:
* Full-time, Permanent
* a base salary ranging from $119,030 per annum with competency-based increments up to $132,348 per annum, plus 12% super
* 70 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:
* Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer with extensive experience in water and wastewater planning and design.
* Proven ability to analyse complex systems, solve problems creatively, and deliver practical engineering solutions.
* Strong technical capability in hydraulic modelling, GIS, and data‑driven assessment.
* Exceptional communicator who can produce high‑quality reports and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
* Skilled in developing capital programs, managing projects and consultants, and leading team performance.
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. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 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 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
* Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
* Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
* Have your Resume document ready to go.
* Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
* You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
* Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
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Selection Criteria:
* Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
* Do you hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree? Please provide details.
* Provide an example of how you have analysed a complex water or wastewater system issue and delivered an innovative, practical engineering solution.
* Outline your experience with hydraulic modelling and GIS, including the software you've used and how you've applied these tools in past projects.
* Demonstrate your written and verbal communication strengths by describing the types of reports, strategies, or stakeholder engagements you have led.
* Explain your experience in developing capital programs, managing consultants or projects, and contributing to team leadership or collaboration.
* Do you hold a current driver's licence?
SK97188A
OFFICE USE ONLY
Unit
Water & Wastewater Business & Assets
Job Grade
JG8
Industry
Water & Wastewater Business & Assets
Employment Type
Full Time