Join our team in a pivotal role shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure. This position is responsible for coordinating strategic planning and delivering programs of work that support growth and maintain high levels of service. You will lead the development and implementation of lifecycle asset management systems, including asset planning, maintenance monitoring, and renewal strategies, while also overseeing the planning and approvals of major infrastructure projects. You will also oversee water and wastewater network modelling, developing and implementing strategies based on modelling results. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on essential community services through forward-thinking engineering and asset management.
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, while deputising for the Manager and driving high-performance outcomes
- Deliver strategic, long-term planning for water and wastewater assets, including capital programs
- Oversee lifecycle asset management, including policy development, asset systems, renewal planning, and financial forecasting
- Manage key stakeholder relationships, including consultants, government agencies, and Council, while preparing reports and submissions
- Shape future infrastructure by integrating growth forecasting, land use planning, water and wastewater network modelling and regulatory requirements into sustainable service strategies.
- a base salary ranging from $139,175 per annum with performance-based increments up to $154,647 per annum, plus 12% super
- This rate includes the 2026 Award increase, which is effective from pay week ending 4 July 2026
- 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 -
- Degree-qualified engineer with strong expertise across the full water and wastewater lifecycle, from design through to operations and maintenance
- Extensive experience in infrastructure planning, with the ability to develop and deliver long-term, sustainable asset strategies
- Highly skilled in asset management systems and planning, with a deep understanding of lifecycle approaches and best practice frameworks
- Proven leader with the ability to manage, mentor and develop high-performing teams
- Strong financial and regulatory acumen, including budget management, long-term capital planning, and knowledge of NSW water and sewer legislation
- High level understanding and working knowledge of water and wastewater network modelling.
- 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 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
This position is based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Friday 17 July at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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.
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.
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.
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Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what makes you the best choice for this role?
- Do you hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree?
- Do you hold a valid vehicle drivers licence?
- Describe your experience with water and wastewater network modelling, and how you have applied this knowledge in previous roles?
- Outline your experience in water and wastewater engineering across design, construction, operations and maintenance, and highlight key projects you have contributed to.
- How have you applied your knowledge of NSW water and sewerage legislation, regulations and government policy in your previous roles.
- Tell us about your experience in infrastructure planning and asset management, including the development and implementation of asset management plans and systems.
- Provide examples of how you have led and developed staff, and managed budgets and long-term financial planning for infrastructure projects.
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Unit
Water & Wastewater Business Assets
Industry
Water & Wastewater Business Assets
Employment Type
Full-time
