Assets Engineer - Water & Sewer

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

What’s on Offer 

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions
• Culture – Positive and inclusive work environment
• Security– Permanent Full-time role, 35 hours per week
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Competitive Salary - From $93197 to $101585 (plus Super)

As the Assets Engineer (Water & Sewer), you will ensure that Council’s water and sewerage related asset management systems are relevant, best practice models containing accurate data that ultimately informs sustainable annual and long term works programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and review Council’s Water and Sewer Asset Management Plans for the preventative maintenance, renewal, upgrade and expansion of water and sewerage infrastructure including pipes, pump stations, reservoirs, dams, and treatment plants
• Ensure Council has accurate water and sewerage asset data with regard to attributes (quantity, location, age, type), condition and defects to enable the identification and development of renewal programs and funding needs
• Collect and verify asset inventory data provided by Council’s staff upon completion of works and enter into Council’s inventory system

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or associated discipline
• Extensive experience in a similar role including public works engineering design or similar field at both a strategic and an operational level
• High level communication skills

Keen To Learn More?

• For any enquiries, reach out to Acting Manager, Water and Sewer, Josh Barnes on 6393 8060.
• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role!
• Applications Close: Sunday 7th April 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.