Temporary Water and Sewer Projects Engineer

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 position is a temporary full time role in the Water and Sewer team with the primary purpose of managing the investigation, design and implementation of water and sewerage infrastructure projects. The position is based at the Moruya Administration Office.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide engineering support for the Southern Storage Water Supply Project.
• Contribute to the development of water and sewerage infrastructure strategies.
• Manage the investigation, design and delivery of water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Manage the performance of Consultants to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of strategy options reports, investigation reports, designs and associated documents.
• Manage the performance of Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Monitor and report on project progress and expenditure.
• Engage the community as required.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $105.190.52 to $130,679.83 gross per annum consisting of:

• $91,150.99 to $113,238.30 base salary
• $3,190.28 to $3,963.34 Civil Liability Allowance
• $10,849.25 to $13,478.19 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is also 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.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

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.

About you

You will be an experienced engineering professional, preferably with a focus in water and/or sewer systems. As a strong communicator, it is essential you have the ability to use effective decision making and problem-solving techniques and processes. Your application should further demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent (AQF Level 8).
• Well-developed organisational, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Knowledge of budgetary and financial preparation, monitoring and control.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Brent Parker on 0437 569 005. 

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 20 October 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

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.