Senior Water Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

About Us

Townsville City Council is a leading local government authority in Northern Australia, committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

We provide and maintain over $5.4b worth of community assets, including water and wastewater networks, treatment, 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 lead the creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial, and environmental shocks.

About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the continued development and implementation of the Integrated Water Management Strategy for Townsville, through the development and review of models and analysis as relevant to water engineering projects and programs of work. You will also complete or tender and review relevant engineering designs and concepts for water-related projects and programs of work. You may also be required to manage the implementation of small-scale water capital projects.

You will provide technical input into review and analysis of policy, legislation, guidelines, and licensing relating to water resources management and provide specialist and technical advice and input on monitoring programs and the preparation of water resources management plans.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience relevant to the role. Desirably, you will have RPEQ certification or eligibility to register for certification.

You will have detailed knowledge and technical understanding of water resource management, including water network and treatment system design and operation, and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a team across diverse projects and tasks. Desirably, you would have GIS experience.

You will have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team with solid time management and organisational skills and have highly developed interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and negotiating skills.

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
  • Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
  • 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
  • Active Family Social Club

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.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.

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