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
Join our Water Planning and Assets Department as a Networks Engineer, playing a key role in sustainable water management and planning for the future. This technical position involves hands-on data analysis, modelling, GIS, scenario analysis, and some project management. You will maintain and develop hydraulic models, working with stakeholders to ensure they are current and effective for planning and decision-making.
In this role, you will build and calibrate water and sewer models to account for future growth and development. You will provide technical input for modelling projects and contribute to water and sewer servicing strategies. Working independently, you will use your engineering judgment to recommend effective solutions. You will also develop a deep understanding of how current systems operate hydraulically and be able to adjust these systems during emergencies or planned disruptions.
We are looking for candidates with a background in civil engineering or a related field, experience in hydraulic modelling and GIS, and strong analytical skills.
If you’re passionate about improving water management, we want to hear from you!
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: Commencing salary circa $90,000 p.a.- $110,000 p.a. plus superannuation (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
Civil Liability Allowance: There is a Civil Liability Allowance of 3.5% which applies to this role in addition to the salary.
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: Sunday 27 October, 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 Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02) 7955 7853 or at tracey.hamer@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
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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.
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Mid-Coast Council,New South Wales,Australia
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