Engineer Development

Requisition Number: 449
Salary Range: $93,611.52 - $108,689.62 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 5 January 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage

Are you a skilled engineer with expertise in water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure?

Do you have a passion for designing, planning, and assessing the development of vital infrastructure that shapes communities?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the planning, design, and assessment of vital infrastructure projects that directly impact the Cairns community. 

What You’ll Do: 
As Engineer Development, you will be responsible for delivering engineering expertise, coordinating key development tasks, and ensuring a high level of service and continuous improvement across water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. This is a unique opportunity where your work will support the growth of our region, ensuring the development of efficient, sustainable, and high-quality essential services that benefit the Cairns community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline, with demonstrated experience specific to the water, wastewater, and/or solid waste environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of water, wastewater, and/or solid waste infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and Local Government Australian Standards.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills, including, but not limited to:
  • Experience in negotiations and liaison with a diverse client base.
  • Experience in the preparation of high-quality briefings, submissions, reports, recommendations and other required correspondence.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams.

If you are ready to take on an exciting new challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of Cairns, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council