Engineer | Water and Sewer Services

Job Description

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living. As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible. With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres. We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include: Rostered days off Salary packaging The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a skilled individual to assist with the development and implementation of asset management systems, policies, procedures and programs for all water supply, sewerage and recycled water assets (including sewerage treatment works). As an Engineer in Water and Sewer Services, you will assist with the development and supervision of specified projects as part of approved works programs including design development and contract administration. You will assist with the development of Quality and Environmental Systems in the areas of operations, maintenance, repair and construction, including associated policies, procedures, and systems monitoring and reporting. We are seeking an individual who holds an Engineering degree or Advanced Diploma in an engineering discipline appropriate to the position and has well-developed water supply, sewerage and effluent reuse system knowledge. You will have the following skills and experience: Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office software, project planning software and spatial information software. Well-developed skills in the interpretation of detailed engineering plans and specifications. Knowledge of Quality Systems. This is a permanent full-time position working 35 hours per week. The total remuneration package for this position commences at $113,530.64 gross per annum, comprising: $225.18 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%) Allowances for the position available per week Additional benefits for this position include: Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight) Additional allowances (as per the Award ) Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations. For further information on this position, please contact David Rodgers - Assets Coordinator | Water and Sewer Services on 0457 313 194. Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 14 March 2025. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role. This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure. Apply Now Privacy Acknowledgment Bega Valley Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Bega Valley Shire Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * #J-18808-Ljbffr