MidCoast Council

Project Engineer – Water

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you 

The Project Engineer - Water will provide critical project delivery support services, assisting in all aspects of the delivery of projects for Council's Water & Sewer Capital Works Program. Working under the guidance of the Coordinator Water Project Delivery, you will assist with the development of engineered solutions, stakeholder engagement, risk management, project reporting, and ensure compliance with State and Federal funding requirements.

If you are a motivated and collaborative engineer with a strong background in water and sewer infrastructure projects, this role offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management support while contributing to high-quality outcomes for your community.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have a solid foundation in civil or environmental engineering, with practical experience in managing or supporting the delivery of water and sewer infrastructure projects. You will be detail-oriented, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining strong communication and teamwork.

Key Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supporting project management and delivery for infrastructure projects, preferably in water or sewer services.
• Familiarity with project management processes, including planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Understanding of safety in design, risk assessments (HAZOP, CHAIR), and compliance with relevant policies and standards.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing tender documentation and supporting contract management processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage projects at varying stages simultaneously.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range circa $91,000 p.a. - $100,000 p.a. plus superannuation. 

Civil Liability Allowance: 3.5% 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Anthony Blair, Coordinator Project Delivery Water who is the hiring manager for this role. Anthony can be reached on (02) 7955 7494 or at Anthony.Blair@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on (02) 7955 7388 or at Helen.Hamilton@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.