81001 – Water & Wastewater Engineer, Moranbah

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.

We’re looking for a team member that will live and breathe this vision. As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated.     An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent full time Water & Wastewater Engineer to join our Water and Waste Directorate in the Moranbah.     Reporting to the Manager, Operations and Maintenance, this position is responsible for providing engineering guidance and advice to improve operational efficiency, safety, reliability, continuity and legislative compliance of Water & Wastewater assets within Isaac Regional Council.    To be successful in this role, you will have:

Knowledge and capability to fulfil the reporting requirements for a water and wastewater business; Knowledge of the role and legislation of State and Local Government as well as Australian water industry best practice for the purposes of continuous improvement and provision of excellent customer service; High level knowledge and experience applying the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, effluent quality and DES licencing requirements; Minimum 5 years’ experience in Water & Wastewater engineering, with proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative and meet deadlines; Demonstrated experience in water supply, wastewater and recycled water reticulation systems, as well as water treatment, wastewater treatment and recycled water treatment infrastructure, with an understanding of delivery of services to a distributed customer base; Possession of tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Chemical, Process or Environmental), with registration as an Engineer with the certified body being advantageous; Post graduate qualifications in Business Management, Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Operations Management or similar, are desirable; ‘C’ class Queensland driver’s licence.

For this position we offer:

Salary $99,389.25 per annum Nominally 36.25 hours per week 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading 12% super (in accordance with policy) RDO’s in accordance with Council policy

For more details on this exciting position contact the Manager Operations & Maintenance during business hours: Stephen Wagner: (07) 4846 3726 / Mobile: 0448 718 721 or email [email protected]    To submit your application – please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position.

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.      

Position Description Apply Here

Applications Close: Sunday 28 February 2021

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Published: 4th February 2021