Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design

Work alongside experienced engineering professionals to support the planning, construction and management of vital community infrastructure projects, spanning roads, water, sewer, drainage and flood management.

In this role, you will provide support to Senior Engineers, Coordinators and Managers in a diverse range of Planning, Policy, Design, Construction, Contact Management, Project Management, and Operations areas relating to water supply and sewerage services.

The Engineer - Water and Wastewater Design is a professional position with experience and knowledge in the fields of hydraulic, water supply and sewerage conveyancing.

About the role

• Work across a variety of units and sections within the Engineering Division, gaining broad exposure to local government engineering functions.
• Participate in rotational opportunities across the Division, providing valuable experience and supporting career development within Council.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt and contribute in a range of work environments and engineering disciplines.
• Build strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills through regular interaction with consultants, contractors, Councillors, staff and community members.
• Take part in ongoing performance, training and development activities, with opportunities to undertake higher duties as required.

What's on offer

• a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking

• A qualified Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia, or equivalent technical experience and expertise.
• Experience supporting the design and delivery of engineering infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of water supply and sewerage infrastructure, including planning, design and construction principles.
• A genuine interest in developing skills across a diverse range of local government engineering functions.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes

Friday 16 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY

Unit Engineering Job Grade 7 Industry Engineering Employment Type Full Time