Engineer Water Cycle and Efficiency
Job No:
TSC1633
Location:
Tweed Heads
Lead the strategic integration of cutting‑edge Integrated Water Cycle Management principles across Council while driving key initiatives in water demand, loss reduction and drought resilience. Take charge of optimising our water metering operations to ensure accurate billing and exceptional customer service.
About the role:
- Drive the implementation and promotion of Council’s Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) Strategy, applying strategic, operational and engagement expertise across Council and the wider Tweed community.
- Lead the coordination and delivery of Water Demand, Water Loss and Drought Management programs, including budgeting, project planning, performance monitoring and strategic advice.
- Oversee the Meter Reading team to ensure timely, accurate meter reads, efficient workflows, and effective management of Council’s metered standpipe fleet and special meter read requests.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures aimed at reducing water losses and non‑revenue water across Council’s water network.
- Collaborate extensively with internal teams, government agencies and the public, providing clear guidance on water management matters, legislation, policies and codes.
- Prepare high‑quality reports, briefings and presentations; manage complex customer inquiries; and work closely with Communications and Marketing to support community education and engagement activities.
- Manage budgets, workflows, direct reports, consultants and contractors, while supporting organisational development and acting in the Coordinator role when required.
What's on offer:
- a permanent full-time position with Tweed Shire Council
- a base salary ranging from $119,030 per annum with competency-based increments up to $132,348 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9-day fortnight
- 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 professional Engineer with demonstrated experience in the Water and Wastewater industry, particularly in Water Demand Management and Integrated Water Cycle Management.
- Someone with strong analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills, capable of designing, implementing and evaluating innovative strategies, policies and operational practices.
- A specialist able to provide expert advice on water demand management, IWCM principles, and water supply and wastewater policy.
- A confident communicator with highly developed interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills, able to work effectively with staff, contractors, consultants, government representatives and the community.
- A clear and effective writer and presenter, skilled in communicating complex technical topics in an accessible and engaging way.
- An experienced project manager with the ability to coordinate diverse programs, policies and resources, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Someone experienced in developing and implementing corporate‑level policies and procedures, water loss management programs, and water metering and customer billing processes.
- A capable leader with experience managing staff or multidisciplinary teams, and sound knowledge of environmental and WHS legislation relevant to water operations.
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 30 January 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
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.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- 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:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree and are you eligible for membership with Engineers Australia?
- Describe your experience as an Engineer in the Water and Wastewater industry. Please include key projects, your role, and the outcomes achieved.
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Provide an example of a Water Demand Management or Integrated Water Cycle Management initiative you have led. What was your strategy, and how did you measure its success?
- Outline a complex problem you have analysed and solved in a water-related context. What methods did you use, and what was the final outcome?
- Explain a time when you provided specialist advice on water demand management, IWCM principles, or water supply/wastewater policy. Who was the audience, and what impact did your advice have?
- Describe a situation where you used high-level communication, consultation or negotiation skills to resolve a conflict or achieve a positive outcome with stakeholders.
- Provide an example of a project or program you managed that involved coordinating multiple policies, teams or resources. How did you ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes?
- Describe your experience developing corporate-level policies or procedures, including any water loss management or water metering/billing processes you have implemented. What improvements resulted from your work?
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Please describe your experience in a related customer‑focused role. What were your key responsibilities, and what were the most important learnings you gained about delivering high‑quality customer service?
- Do you hold a current driver's licence?
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| Unit | Water and Wastewater - Business and Assets |
| Job Grade | JG 8 |
| Industry | Water and Wastewater - Business and Assets |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
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