Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer

Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer

Cairns, Australia

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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

• Based in Cairns or the Torres Strait Region
• Level 7, Full time, fixed term (2 years)
• Very generous leave entitlements such as six weeks annual leave and additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
• A harmonious and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Travel allowance
• Uniforms

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 'outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

Joining our Council means you are joining a vision for our communities to be prosperous and sustainable, which we achieve through the daily delivery of our mission to improve our communities' liveability in all we do.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to provide high-level technical expertise, project leadership, and operational support in the planning, delivery, and maintenance of Council's water and wastewater infrastructure.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and sustainability of essential services across our 15 island communities. You will lead projects that improve water security and quality, oversee compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in infrastructure management and service delivery.

A day in the life of this role sounds a little like this…

• Travel to and throughout the spectacular Torres Strait Islands.
• Manage the operation, maintenance, and improvement of Council's water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant services
• Collect, analyse, and report data to Council, regulators, and funding bodies.
• Lead and deliver capital works and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with TSIRC values, funding requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and achieve project objectives.
• Mentor and support junior staff to build capability in water and wastewater services.

What we're looking for includes alignment with our values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Possession of Bachelor level qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering is mandatory.
• Demonstrated industry experience in water and/or wastewater operations.
• Eligibility for Membership of Engineers Australia (or equivalent Professional Institution) is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in project management, or industry certifications (such as Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) or PMBOK PMP Certification).
• Strong people management, interpersonal, and intercultural skills with ability to communicate, negotiate and influence within an organisation, especially at executive and senior management level.

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You will need to download the Position Description and submit a cover letter and an updated resume addressing the Core Capabilities, Skills and Experience that are most relevant to the position by Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

For more information you can contact Emma Evans on or by email

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.