Senior Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design

With a strong focus on technical leadership, this senior role will lead the planning and design of complex new infrastructure projects, resolve high-level engineering challenges and provide expert guidance to shape Council’s approach to safe and sustainable water and wastewater services. 

About the role:

• Serve as Council’s principal specialist in hydraulic, water supply and sewerage conveyancing, providing authoritative guidance and resolving complex technical issues independently.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams and external consultants through the planning, approvals, and design phases of new water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Act as the primary reference point for clients on Council policy, best practice standards and technical problem-solving in water and wastewater design.
• Deliver expert advice across a range of stakeholders and represent Council as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court.
• Report to the Senior Engineer Capital Works while exercising a high level of autonomy and professional judgment in project delivery and technical leadership.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $133,822 per annum with performance-based increments up to $148,699 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies) 
• 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).

We are seeking:

• A qualified Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and demonstrated expertise in water and sewerage design within a local government context.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing technical staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water and sewerage systems, including treatment plant processes, operations and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of relevant NSW water and sewerage legislation, regulations and infrastructure planning requirements.
• Proficiency in engineering software, including AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling tools, along with sound budgeting and cost estimation capabilities.
• Current vehicle licence - car.

About us:

• 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 employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

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

Position closes: 

Friday 21 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

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.

How To Apply:

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 question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification?
3. Please describe your experience in water and sewerage design within a local government or similar context
4. Please provide an example of how you have led a technical team or managed staff on an engineering project.
5. What is your level of familiarity with NSW water and sewerage legislation and infrastructure planning requirements?
6. Which engineering software are you proficient in (e.g., AutoCAD, hydraulic modelling tools) and how have you used them in past projects?

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