Senior Asset Standards Engineer

About your new role

As a Senior Asset Standards Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the City of Gold Coast's water and sewerage infrastructure. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will lead the management and continual improvement of technical standards, specifications, and product acceptance frameworks that support safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sewerage services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and proactive engineer who enjoys driving best practice and contributing to strategic industry-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•    Maintain and improve Water and Sewerage technical standards, specifications, and product requirements.

•    Provide expert guidance and interpretation of SEQ Code requirements to internal engineering and project teams.

•    Lead product acceptance processes and act as the primary contact for suppliers.

•    Represent the City at SEQ Code and WSAA forums, contributing to updates and industry direction.

•    Support internal governance groups such as TSIPAM through coordination and technical input.

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.   

We're looking for people who have:

•    Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and relevant experience.

•    Strong technical expertise in water and sewerage infrastructure and standards.

•    The confidence and leadership skills to guide teams and influence decision-making.

•    Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance.

•    A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with industry partners.

•    Professionalism and credibility to represent the City in regional and national forums.

•    Sharp problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think critically and proactively.

•    Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Tiffen Roberts

Contact

Closing Date

Sunday 23rd November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.