Senior Engineer Capital Works

Tweed Shire Council is seeking an engineer with a passion for public health and the environment to lead our Water and Wastewater Capital Works team. This senior role oversees the efficient and timely delivery of our Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, managing both internal and external service providers, and directly supervising the preconstruction phases, encompassing detailed design and environmental planning approvals for projects in the Water and Wastewater sector

• Leading and motivating a team to ensure the successful delivery of our water and wastewater Capital Works program
• Diversity of work across the portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure Capital Works projects
• a base salary from $125,530 to $132,513 per annum.  After a minimum of 6 months service, performance-based increases may be applied for on an annual basis, with increments up to $139,486, plus 11% superannuation 
• full-lease back vehicle option
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

• A dedicated team leader with a passion for delivering water and wastewater services to our community and the environment
• Sound knowledge of planning, design, procurement, and operation/maintenance requirements for Water and Wastewater infrastructure
• Extensive working knowledge in Project and Program Management, specifically in delivery of major water and sewerage infrastructure projects
• Ability and willingness to staying informed on water and wastewater strategies, contributing to policy development
• Comprehensive understanding of managing contracts, budgets, estimating and the preparation of reports
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree, eligible for NPER and Membership of Institute of Engineers Australia, and experience in Local Government Engineering including Water and Wastewater.

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

This position is based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Friday 16 February 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

• Please describe your competence and experience in project and program management of Capital Works.
• Please detail your experience in water and sewerage infrastructure projects
• Please outline your experience in Local Government Engineering, particularly in Water and Wastewater engineering
• Please provide a summary of your experience in financial management for Capital Works projects and programs of works
• Detail your experience in financial management for Capital Works projects and programs of works
• Please outline your working experience in people leadership and team management.

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