Asset Engineer
Job No:
MPSC1039
Location:
Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated Asset Engineer to join our Environmental Services Team.
- Permanent Full-Time – 35 hours per week
- Location - Moree
- Attractive Salary ranging from $1,831.45 up to $2,106.10 (PLUS superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience.
- Salary packaging options
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Asset Engineer will be required to supervise and assist in the coordination of Water Infrastructure operations within Council's Environmental Services Team. The role also consists assistance with the day-to-day maintenance, supervision and running of Council’s Water reticulation and treatment services to ensure compliance with Water Quality Guidelines, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and State Legislation.
Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Resource Management, and relevant industry experience.
- Experience in water or wastewater or relevant areas and understanding of the role of engineering within a Local Government context.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication with the ability to liaise with construction and maintenance crews, community organisations and officers from government utilities.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to exercise judgment in the preparation of high-quality documentation.
- Ability to participate as a member of a team and work unsupervised efficiently and effectively to meet all strict deadlines.
- Ability to interpret legislation and solve problems in relation to the position.
- Ability to read, interpret, implement, and amend engineering construction plans for water and sewer assets.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL
We offer a comprehensive package designed to reward your expertise and dedication:
- Base Salary: $1,831.45 up to $2,106.10 per week, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Superannuation: 11.5% employer contribution.
- Additional Leave:
- Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
- Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks, providing an additional 17 days off per year.
- 4 weeks of annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave.
- 15 days of sick leave annually.
- Career Development: Educational assistance for further training and career growth.
- Salary Packaging: Opportunities to maximise your take-home pay.
- Uniform Allowance Provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please address the selection criteria below. All applications must be made online only.
To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants.
This position closes at 11:59pm Thursday 3 April 2025.
Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au
Our commitment to safety:
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.