We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to coordinate water and wastewater infrastructure planning and develop programs of works to meet strategic objectives, levels of service and anticipated growth. This role involves the development and implementation of Lifecycle Asset Management and associated policies, strategies, plans and systems.

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.

• Coordinates the planning and approvals of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Engages and manage specialist consultants on strategic and asset-related projects
• Develops and maintain asset policies, registers, and systems for valuation, financial, operation, and maintenance requirements
• Develops short and long-term capital infrastructure plans within budgetary and funding constraints
• Ensures compliance with changing regulatory requirements
• Develops and maintain water supply and sewerage network models
• Prepares submissions to government on legislative changes and process improvements
• Prepares Council business paper reports and make presentations to Council and stakeholder groups.