Senior Technical Officer | Water and Wastewater

Senior Technical Officer | Water and Wastewater

• Technical Expert required for Connections to Properties
• Be an Integral part of the Team | Work Closely with Operations
• Up to $106K + 13.5% Super + 5 weeks leave + relocation assistance

Lifestyle opportunity in North Queensland with support for further learning and development in a collaborative environment..

About Townsville

Townsville is the largest city in Northern Australia and the gateway to mining and agricultural regions. It is perfectly positioned as Australia’s gateway to Asia. Townsville's economy is rebounding, and the new masterplan provides a well-articulated vision for the city to give the private sector the confidence it needs to invest and create jobs.

This diverse economy has significant industries including retail trade, health and education services, government administration and defence, construction, mining, manufacturing, and property and business services. Together, Queensland Rail and the Port of Townsville provide a transport hub for the region’s mining and agricultural industries.

Townsville is also a major service centre, and the main centre for government administration outside Brisbane. Regional health services are provided by the Townsville Hospital. There are several research institutions such as James Cook University, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the CSIRO. The large Australian Defence Force community, due to army and air force bases, also influences the local economy.

Providing a laid-back tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle and economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys.

Known as the Second Capital of Queensland, Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity and is a thriving precinct with access to a variety of world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, dining precincts and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

About Council

About Council

Townsville City Council is the largest regional Council in QLD employing over 1800 staff and has an annual budget of $957 million and community assets of $7 billion. Council has a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. They see the world is changing so they are changing too. Their people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities they serve. Council strives to facilitate sustainable economic development for the region, enhance quality of life for their residents, and identify and unlock the potential of the city through inspired leadership, co-design of services with the community, and sustainable and innovative business partnering.

Council is at the beginning of a journey that will be exciting to be part of with the CEO focused on developing Townsville as a City of the Future.

For further information please visit Council's website HERE

The Position

Reporting to the Principal Lead Engineering and Design, you will foster a good relationship with Planning and Operations and enjoy the broader experience this will give you vs the utilities or consultancies. Townsville Water & Resource Recovery is part of the Council so you will have good exposure given the direct link.

If you have done a similar role in the past and have a sound knowledge of the applicable codes and Acts, it will be an easier transition for you. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert technical advice on the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure particularly in relation to development applications.
• Compiling recommendation reports/advice for senior management regarding applications for new service connections/ development proposals.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of water and wastewater design standards.
• Integrating the established WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS models to assess inputs of operational changes and /or Development proposals.

About You

With an Associate Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering along with extensive experience in water and wastewater planning and design, particularly in relation to water distribution and wastewater collection systems you are keen to join a talented team where you will be exposed to planning and operations. Renowned for your problem solving and negotiation skills as well as for your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills you have experience in the multi-faceted stakeholder management required for dealings with the public, contractors, consultants, Council and Council staff, government departments and external organisations. Understandably, you are competent in relevant computer design procedures and computer analysis of water and sewerage reticulation systems. Other aspects of the role will require:

• Developing a thorough understanding of all Townsville City Councils adopted strategic planning reports for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrating high level of competency in time management and organisational management skills with the ability to prioritise concurrent work activities to meet prescribed timelines.
• Demonstrating problem solving and negotiation skills as well as highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with experience in multi-faceted stakeholder management required for dealings with the public, contractors, consultants, Council and Council staff, government departments and external organisations.

Why this role?

The role will appeal to a mature, ambitious person who is keen to be promoted on ability not 'time served'. Therefore, someone who wants to understand how everything fits into the bigger picture of connections to properties will relish the chance to learn more about planning and operations and how it integrates with the 10-year Capital Works Plan.

If we have piqued your interest and you would love the chance to 'step up' and deepen your expertise around asset management and live and work in the tropics – then call to discuss what could be a genuine, career enhancing opportunity.

If you are not a local and a ‘sea change’ is something you have been looking for this could be your chance to enjoy life away from the capital cities and to enjoy all the benefits of a big city but in a coastal location. Known as the Second Capital of Queensland and with a population of just over 200,000 people, Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. It is a thriving precinct with access to a variety of world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, dining precincts and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

A salary of up to $106K + 13.5% Super will be negotiated dependent upon qualifications and depth of experience. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave and 17.5% holiday loading as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and generous relocation assistance.

Information on Employee Benefits can be accessed HERE

Position Details

PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Townsville City Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations. We work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services. 

How to Apply

You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.

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For a confidential conversation, please call Rona Horsfall - Principal Consultant at Peak Recruitment Services on 0438 943854.