Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Asset Management Engineer – Water and Wastewater is responsible for the strategic management, planning and optimisation of Council's water supply and wastewater infrastructure assets throughout their lifecycle.
The position provides specialist engineering expertise to support sustainable service delivery, informed investment decisions, regulatory compliance and long-term asset performance. Through the development of asset management frameworks, condition assessment programs, risk-based planning and capital renewal strategies, the role contributes to the reliable provision of water and wastewater services to the Charters Towers community.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent - 72.5 hours per fortnight
Award: Level 8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $121,392 to $135,920 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working across geographically dispersed infrastructure networks and balancing networks and balancing asset investment decisions within constrained funding environments.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering, asset management or infrastructure planning within water and wastewater services or comparable utility environments.
- Experience developing asset management plans, lifecycle strategies and capital renewal programs.
- Experience analysing asset condition and performance risk information to support investment decisions.
- Experience using asset management systems, GIS platforms and engineering databases.
- Ability to analyse complex technical and asset data and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic planning capability.
- Knowledge of contemporary asset management principles including ISO 55001 frameworks.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure systems and asset lifecycle management practices.
- Understanding of relevant Queensland legislation and regulatory requirements relating to water and wastewater services.
- Understanding of risk management, service level planning and infrastructure sustainability principles.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to operational staff, Managers, Executive Leaders and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build productive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Mechanical, Water and Wastewater or relevant field.
- Eligibility for registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months into the role.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual wage progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance may be available for preferred applicants
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
- The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
- This position requires the incumbent to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
11:59pm Monday, 31 August, 2026
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
