Civil Engineer

*Ready to take the next step in your
engineering career?*

Whether you're looking to grow your
leadership skills, expand your technical experience, or make a
move to one of Australia's most liveable regions, this is
an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Toowoomba
Region's water infrastructure network.

As a Civil Engineer in Water Infrastructure
Services, you'll play a key role in
maintaining and improving water supply and wastewater
infrastructure that directly supports our thriving
community. You'll work alongside a supportive and
professional team, reporting to the Senior Civil Engineer,
to deliver maintenance and capital works programs, provide
expert technical advice, and ensure the highest engineering
standards are achieved.

*What You'll Be Doing*

• Provide technical advice and guidance to
  engineers, technical, and maintenance staff across water
  and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead infrastructure assessments, deliver
  maintenance programs, and monitor performance against
  time and financial targets.
• Contribute to capital works planning and
  budget development.
• Review and provide feedback on
  engineering designs and technical documentation to
  ensure compliance with Council standards.
• Advise on development applications
  relating to water and wastewater networks.
• Build strong relationships with internal
  and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
  for the community.
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous
  improvement within your team.

*What We're Looking For*

We're seeking an experienced and motivated
engineer who is outcome-focused, technically strong, and
passionate about delivering sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications &
Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or
  Environmental Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  in design, construction, and maintenance of water and
  wastewater infrastructure.
• Registered Professional Engineer of
  Queensland (RPEQ) – desirable (or eligible for
  registration).
• WH&S Competency Card (or willingness
  to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current 'C' Class
  Driver's Licence.
• Additional certifications (Working at
  Heights, Confined Space Entry) are advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent organisational and analytical
  skills with a focus on results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder
  engagement abilities.
• Proven experience managing projects,
  priorities, and workflows.
• A commitment to teamwork, safety, and
  delivering quality outcomes for the community.

*Why Join Toowoomba Regional
Council?*

This isn't just another engineering
role—it's an opportunity to be part of a
forward-thinking local government committed to innovation,
sustainability, and community wellbeing.

You'll enjoy:

• Salary: $102,286.02
  – $109,044.83 p.a % annual leave
  loading + up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Work/life balance: Access
  to banked leave and flexible arrangements.
• Career growth:
  Development, leadership, and management training
  opportunities.
• Employee benefits:
  Corporate health discounts, Fitness Passport
  access, and wellbeing programs.
• Supportive culture: Active
  social club, employee assistance programs, and a
  strong focus on safety.

*How to Apply*

Ready to shape the future of Toowoomba's
water infrastructure?

Visit to download
the full Position Description and submit your application.

1. Your current resume
2. A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the
   Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description.
   For each criterion:
3. Use headings to identify which criterion you are
   addressing.
4. Provide specific
   examples that
   demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements
   related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did
   it, and what the outcome was).

Important: Applications that do not address the
success criterion may not be shortlisted.

For more information, contact Damitha Wickramasinghe (Principal Engineer
– Water Infrastructure Services) on
during business
hours.

About
Council

The Toowoomba region is about
rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense
of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council
services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of
approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about
delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents
and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success
depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff
and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and
opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not
accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or
any other vacancy. No response will be
provided.

Attachments:

- Position Description - Civil Engineer Water Infrastructure

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