Water Engineer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MidCoast Council Full time

The role:

We are expanding our Water Division and looking for either an experienced Water Engineer or Water Planning Technical Officer to join MidCoast Council. The role filled will be dependent on the successful candidate's previous work history, qualifications, skills, and experience. This means, applicants holding a degree level qualification in Engineering will fall under the role of Water Engineer, and applicants who do not hold a degree in Engineering, will fall under the role of Water Planning Technical Officer.

This vacancy sits within the Water Planning and Assets Department of the Infrastructure and Engineering Services Division and is responsible for ensuring the effective planning and management of water and sewer infrastructure projects.

What you'll bring

Water Engineer - You will hold a degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a similar discipline.

Water Planning Technical Officer – You will have qualifications in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar discipline, and/or several years' relevant experience.

Ideally, we are looking for an individual with demonstrated experience in the water and sewer industry and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. In addition, having knowledge of water system functions and experience in service planning, project management, development assessment and/or construction will be highly regarded. A diploma level qualification in Project Management or relevant project management experience will be advantageous.

The Water Engineer/Water Planning Technical Officer will play an integral role where you will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, working to develop and implement long term strategies and plans to ensure the sustainable growth of our region. This will require a strong ability to research, analyse, interpret, and present data effectively contributing to shaping the infrastructure of our local community.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.

Salary:

Water Engineer:

  • Base salary $88,700 p.a. - $97,500 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
  • Superannuation (11%)

Water Planning Technical Officer:

  • Base salary $80,600 p.a. - $88,700 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
  • Superannuation (11%)

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Monday 10 June 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description for the Water Engineer in PDF or Word formats

Please review the position description for the Water Planning Technical Officer in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets, who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on or at

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on or at

How to apply:

  • When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
  • Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
  • You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
  • Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
  • We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We're a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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