Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure Services

OUR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES TEAM ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR NEXT SENIOR ENGINEER

About the position

The Senior Civil Engineer position reports directly to the Principal Engineer, Civil and is responsible for managing the water supply and wastewater infrastructure network assets. The position is responsible in liaison with various internal and external stakeholders and customers, to ensure that relevant public works engineering standards are maintained, and appropriate civil asset infrastructure outcomes are achieved.

• The salary range for this position is $100,107.84 – $106,175.89 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a permanent full time position based in the heart of the Toowoomba CBD.
• Council vehicle available for work use.

About the Water Infrastructure Services Team

Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) forms part of the Water and Waste Services Group (WWSG) which also includes Water Operations, Water Strategic Planning and Capital Projects and Waste Services and are responsible for carrying out asset management and maintenance of community infrastructure including, Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, supply and collection pipeline networks and associated pumping infrastructure and three Water Supply Dams.
The primary service objective of WIS is to ensure the abovementioned assets are developed and maintained in a coordinated and integrated manner in cooperation with Water Operations and Water Strategic Planning and Capital Projects. WIS work areas are comprised of a number of sections to two areas Central and Regional:

• WIS Branch Management – Toowoomba CBD
• WIS Central (Charlton Depot)
• WIS Regional which breaks into two areas – North and South

The team goes about its business quietly and efficiently in the background but plays a crucial role in ensuring the supply of safe and clean drinking water and collection and disposal of sewerage for the Toowoomba Regional community. Our team believes in fostering a positive work culture based around camaraderie, a friendly atmosphere, professionalism and respect.

How to be successful in this position – Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the ‘Success Criteria’ in the .

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents: * A document addressing the ‘Success Criteria’ in the
in two pages or less; and * Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Damitha Wickramasinghe on (07) 4688 6400 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm, Friday 5 January 2024.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.