Water Process Planning Engineer

Overview
Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
As a Water Process Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and designing water, sewer, and recycled water treatment plant augmentation projects. You will oversee projects from initiation through to the completion of the concept design phase, ensuring that they are completed on time, on budget, and meet MidCoast Council's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, process design, and management of water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
Prepare and review high-quality process designs, business cases, design reports, and cost estimates. Ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with council objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Develop feasible plant upgrade strategies and concept designs to meet future demands and improve operational efficiency.
Assist with or lead assessments of plant site capacities to ensure infrastructure meets future needs.
Collaborate with engineers and the Water Management & Treatment department to ensure accurate system loadings and process criteria are used for existing and new systems.
What We're Looking For
Degree level qualification in Chemical (Process) Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar discipline, with a focus on water and sewer systems.
Proven experience in managing water and sewer infrastructure projects, including design and process management.
Strong technical skills in preparing process designs, reports, and cost estimates.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
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 :
Base salary $94,500 p.a. - $113,400.00 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
Civil Liability Allowance (3.5% of base salary)
Superannuation (12%)
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 :
Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.30 pm.
What to Expect During the Recruitment Process
Candidates progressing through the recruitment process can expect the following steps:
Written Application – Provide your current CV and respond to the application questions, ensuring your answers are aligned with the key requirements and responsibilities of the role.
Interview – Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview to further discuss their experience and suitability for the role. Any second round interviews will be held face-to-face.
Post-Interview Assessments – Selected candidates may be required to complete technical assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations relevant to the role.
Reference Checks – Final stage candidates will be asked to provide professional references to support their application.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description 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 Candice Plevey, Human Resources Business Partner, who is the HR representative for this role. Candice 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.
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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 2025 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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