Tweed Shire Council

Engineer Developments

We are seeking a skilled professional to assess development applications related to water supply and wastewater services, determining required consent conditions and evaluating applications under s305 of the Water Management Act and s68 of the Local Government Act. The role requires expertise in water and wastewater engineering, along with a strong understanding of Council policies, Australian Standards, Engineering Design Guidelines, and relevant legislation. Strong communication skills are essential, as the position involves engaging with developers, consultants, contractors, the public, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide clear and concise written reports and sound engineering advice to support subdivision and development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban development in a dynamic work environment. Apply now to be part of our team.

About the role:

• Provide specialised civil engineering judgment to the assessment and determination of water supply and wastewater aspects of various forms of development.
• Maintain a high level of engineering and technical knowledge and project management skills necessary to assess and prepare conditions and requirements for approval related water and wastewater.
• Provide engineering and technical advice to internal service providers and the development industry in relation to water supply and wastewater system operations, networks, extensions, modifications, upgrades, connections and charges to meet the minimum development requirements adopted by Tweed Shire Council. 

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% 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:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) eligible for National Engineers Register (NER).
• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design.
• Well-developed research, analysis, creative problem solving, and skills.

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 4 April 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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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. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. 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:

Do you hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) eligible for the National Engineers Register (NER)?

Detail your experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design.

Describe your well-developed research, analysis, creative problem-solving, and skills.

Detail your competence in the assessment of engineering design in a development context.

Describe your ability to communicate in written and spoken English including the ability to draft reports, technical memos, emails, and letters to a high standard. 

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