Eurobodalla Shire Council

Water and Sewer Strategic Planning Engineer (Fixed Term)

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This is a full time, fixed term position in the Water and Sewerage team until September 2026 and is based at the Moruya Administration Office. The primary focus of the role will be to manage the development of water and sewerage infrastructure strategies, projects and documentation. Including but not limited to population projections and demand forecasting, secure yield, water supply and sewer modelling, feasibility studies and concept designs, asset management and resource planning. 

Your main duties will include:

Coordinating the activities of the Water and Sewer Environmental Engineer and Cadet Engineers when assigned. Take an active role coaching, mentoring and performance management.

• Managing and coordinating the activities for the development of strategies and documentation to inform our capital program for water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Monitoring and reporting on the strategic program progress and expenditure.
• Engaging the community, key stakeholders and managing the performance of consultants as required.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out with respect to safety, quality and environmental aspect and impact considerations.

About you

You will be a significantly experienced engineering professional, preferably with a focus in water and/or sewer systems, who can confidently work autonomously and strategically to deliver on deadlines. You will be a high achiever with a can-do attitude. Your application should further demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent (AQF Level 8).
• Demonstrated experience in contract management.
• Understanding of asset management principles.
• Proven ability to use effective decision making and problem solving techniques and processes.
• Highly developed organisational, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $126,540.79 to $139,007.44 gross per annum consisting of:

• $109,651.69 to $120,454.44 base salary
• $3,837.81 to $4,215.91 Civil Liability Allowance
• $13,051.29 to $14,337.09 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is available with this position.

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Harvey Lane on 02 4474 1342.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 23 February 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.