Civil Engineer- Water Infrastructure

ARE YOU AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND MOTIVATED CIVIL ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

Do you want to be part of a proactive team that is involved with growing the Toowoomba Region? The Water and Sewer Maintenance Section forms part of the Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) Branch. It is responsible for carrying out the Passive assets management and maintenance of the community Water supply and Wastewater collection pipeline networks. These works are essential for maintaining public health, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable water management.  The Water and Sewer Maintenance Section services a region encompassing Toowoomba, Crows Nest, Oakey, and Millmerran of operational works entailing:

• Reactive Water/Sewer works.
• Programmed Water/Sewer works and private works.
• Supply network Bulk Water mains works.

What makes you the ideal candidate?

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team. The person we are looking for will provide technical advice, support and direction to the Junior Engineers, Technical staff and Maintenance staff.   You will provide advice on policy matters, review engineering drawings and development applications, in addition to liaison with internal and external stakeholders.  This is your opportunity to shine and display your amazing engineering skills, out of the box strategic thinking and comprehensive knowledge and experience.

How are you supported?

The team plays a service crucial role in the Water Infrastructure Services Branch and believes in fostering a positive work culture that promotes employee well-being, engagement, and satisfaction creating an environment where employees feel supported, motivated, and empowered to perform their best work.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We are offering a base salary range of $91,002.71 to $97,075.32 plus the following:
• This is a Permanent Full-time position based in Level 1, Central Plaza Apartment Building
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Superannuation up to 12.65%
• Flexible start and finish times
• Accrual of banked time to be used as a leave option.
• Salary Sacrifice options
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Possession of mandatory qualifications, including, a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil or Environmental) from a nationally recognized university with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in design, construction and maintenance of water and wasteWater Infrastructure assets is essential.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is desirable (or experience such as to be eligible for registration at this level).
• Possession of a WH&S Competency Card for CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or a willingness to obtain this competency before commencement).
• Possession of a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent customer service skills

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
2. Your current resume.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Michael Hobson on (07) 4688 6*** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm Monday 29th April 2024

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 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 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.