Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and eligibility for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
- LGO 6 (ET scale may apply) ($91,619 - $108,563 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
About the role
This role will:
- Advise the condition, performance, risk, lifecycle cost and remaining lives of various water, wastewater and waste assets, in order to improve asset investment decision making and achieve sustainable improvements in business performance.
- Fulfils the Asset Condition and performance requirements of various infrastructure asset types by balancing cost, risk and performance to maximize the asset utilisation.
About you
To be successful in this unique role, you will have Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and eligibility for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia along with extensive experience as a condition assessment engineer or related roles. A “C” class driver’s licence is required.
You will have extensive Knowledge and experience in performing analysis in various information technology systems including the Microsoft Office suite, GIS and Business Management Systems and extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and guidelines relating to the QLD Local Government Act and appropriate asset management standards.
You will have demonstrated experience in preparing ten year renewal and upgrade capital works plan and experience in performing physical condition assessment such as vibration analysis, ultra sonic analysis, thermography imaging, etc.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 29 May 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
