* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
* Tertiary level qualification/s in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Planning and Design
* LGO 8 ($113,644 - $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
* ET8 (degree qualified) ($124,553 - $137,989 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of essential water services? We're seeking a skilled and forward-thinking professional to join our Water and Wastewater Team, driving operational excellence and environmental compliance across council's networks and treatment assets.
This role will be a part of the Water and Wastewater Team and will lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of wastewater services across council's networks and treatment facilities. You'll oversee operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership to support operations, maintenance, and asset management activities. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll help shape sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the community.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Lead the operation, maintenance, and performance of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure
* Ensure compliance with EPA, DHHS, and council regulations across all water and waste assets
* Provide expert engineering advice and support capital and operational project delivery
* Champion safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery and team development
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary level qualification/s in relevant engineering discipline and eligibility to obtain professional membership of Engineers Australia.
* Registered as a Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to obtain in 12 months period.
* Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with advanced biological and chemical wastewater treatment processes.
* Proven experience in management, operations, maintenance and control of complex wastewater treatment plants including ability to diagnose and rectify plant process problems and implement maintenance programs.
* Highly developed written communication, organisational, administrative and budgeting skills, including considerable experience in the preparation of technical reports, operational procedures and site-based management plans.
* Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret complex engineering problems within wastewater systems, and to develop practical solutions including technical designs, operational procedures, equipment specifications, and guidance documents. These solutions must balance environmental compliance, economic efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
* High level of people management, time management and prioritising skills.
* Current "C" class driver's licence.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Sajjad (Principal Treatment Operations – Water and Wastewater) by email at .
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 16 October 2025
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
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