Operations Engineer

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career.

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

The Operations Engineer is a key leadership role in the Water & Waste department and is responsible to the Manager Water & Waste for managing and leading the operational staff in the delivery of essential water, wastewater, waste and recycling services to the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) community.

At a functional level the Operations Engineer is responsible for and supervises three direct reports and operational staff located across the TRC region who are responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of services to the TRC community.

Full-time permanent position available, Tolga base with requirement to work at other locations as required

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024

• Base salary package from $110,968.44 per annum ($4,268.02 per fortnight)
• Locality allowances included in base salary
• Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Attractive superannuation - up to 12% employer contribution
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Annual hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Health body & mind hub access
• Discounted health insurance available

How to apply

1. Visit the Tablelands Regional Council Careers page

2. Complete the ‘Personal Details’ section.
3. Complete the ‘Questions’ section
4. Attach your resume and cover letter (max. 2 pages). To be considered for this role, your cover letter must address the selection criteria and outline how your experience and qualifications align with the ‘Position Description’

Position Description

For further details about the role download the Position Description.

Employment with TRC

For further information about conditions of employment, working at TRC, and living and Working on the Tablelands go to TRC Careers.

Position Queries

For more information about the role please contact Bruce Gardiner Manager Water & Waste during office hours - 0418 667 ***

Technical Issues Contact:

For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2***

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.