Engineer Design and Projects

Drive the delivery of vital water and wastewater infrastructure - lead projects through design, approvals and contract preparation, and provide expert support through construction and commissioning to ensure successful outcomes. 

About the role:

• Deliver new water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept to construction-ready design, managing all preconstruction phases including survey, investigation, approvals and contract documentation.
• Provide expert engineering advice and resolve complex design and construction issues, ensuring all work aligns with Council policies, standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and support the Senior Engineer Capital Works in planning and delivering key infrastructure such as reservoirs, pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers, consultants and contractors, and respond to construction and commissioning issues to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design and construction standards, policies and procedures, and act in a leadership capacity during the Senior Engineer’s absence.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $119,030 per annum with performance-based increments up to $132,348 per annum, plus 12% super
• a maximum-term contract up to 13 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need 
• 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, holding a Bachelor of Engineering and eligible for membership with Engineers Australia.
• Extensive experience in local government engineering, with high-level competence in water and wastewater design, procurement, contract documentation and project delivery.
• Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated skills in estimating and managing capital project budgets.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver high-quality design outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• A current Class C driver’s licence, with the flexibility to travel for project coordination and site inspections.

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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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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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 Engineering (Civil) and are you eligible for membership with Engineers Australia?
3. Please describe your experience in local government engineering, particularly in water and wastewater design, procurement and project delivery.
4. Provide an example of how you’ve managed capital project budgets, including cost estimation and financial oversight?
5. Describe a project where you were responsible for managing and delivering high-quality design outcomes. What standards or policies did you follow?

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