Project Engineer- Water & Sewer

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Engineer to join the team, benefits include:

• 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
• Monthly RDO
• Remote Area Housing Assistance ($60 pw Renting/$90 pw Homeowner)
• Personal (Sick) Leave
• Shared Work Vehicle
• $110,000-$120,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications/experience) + Superannuation

About the role

The "Project Engineer – Water & Sewer" is a key contributor to the development and delivery of projects and initiatives that ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of Council’s water and wastewater services in the townships of Cloncurry and Dajarra (and, to a lesser extent, Kajabbi).

This role does so by working closely with Council staff (Infrastructure team, Works team, Planning & Environment team, Projects team), outside consultancies, contractors and Departmental regulators to roll out projects and initiatives of all shapes and sizes that are all geared toward the continual improvement of Council’s water and wastewater operations.

The "Project Engineer – Water & Sewer" is also a key stakeholder in the development and updating of key organisational documents as these relate to water and sewer operations: the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, Asset Management Plans, the Cloncurry WTP Master Plan, and the Operational Plan and Budget.

Areas of works consist of, but are not limited to:

• Delivery of projects and initiatives that improve water supply, treatment and distribution operations in Cloncurry & Dajarra (and, to a lesser extent, Kajabbi).
• Delivery of projects and initiatives that improve sewage collection, treatment and disposal operations in Cloncurry & Dajarra
• Asset management planning: reviewing and updating of AMPs for water and sewer assets

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Associate Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent) if substantial experience in a similar role can be displayed
• Possession of a current WH&S Construction Safety Induction Card
• Current "C" class manual Driver’s Licence
• Current Police Clearance
• Minimum 2 years post degree experience working in Water and/or Sewer operations or similar field.
• Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia
• RPEQ status

Experience in relevant software modelling programmes, Auto CAD, water network modelling

For further information please see attached position description or contact the HR Team on 07 4742 4***.

Applications Close 28 June 2024 at 12:00pm

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commences recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.