Engineer Strategy, Water & Wastewater

Engineer Strategy, Water & Wastewater

Engineer Strategy, Water & Wastewater
Mackay Regional Council | Infrastructure Planning | Level 6 $107,933 + super

Public Sector People are partnering with Mackay Regional Council to appoint an Engineer Strategy – Water & Wastewater — a key role supporting the planning and development of long-term water and sewer infrastructure across the region.

This is an opportunity to work at the front end of infrastructure planning, contributing to strategic decision-making, capital investment and growth forecasting within a high-demand and evolving environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Strategy – Water & Wastewater, you will provide technical input into infrastructure planning, asset management and capital works programs, supporting both current operations and future growth across the region.

You will play a key role in analysing data, developing strategies and supporting decision-making to ensure sustainable and efficient water and sewer networks.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting development of long-term water and sewer infrastructure strategies and capital programs
• Undertaking hydraulic modelling for water distribution and sewer networks
• Assisting with development assessments related to water and sewer infrastructure
• Preparing concept designs, business cases and capital works proposals
• Analysing asset performance, condition and capacity to inform future planning
• Supporting development of asset management frameworks and forecasting models
• Managing planning projects through early development stages
• Providing technical advice to internal stakeholders and project teams

This role operates under limited direction and contributes to strategic planning and infrastructure outcomes across the region.

About You
You are a technically capable engineer with experience across water and/or wastewater infrastructure, looking to further develop your strategic and planning capability.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in water and/or sewer infrastructure planning, design or asset management
• Exposure to hydraulic modelling (water distribution and sewer networks)
• Experience in project planning, development assessments or capital works support
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to strategic outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Local government experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council supports a population of over 120,000 residents and manages significant water and sewer infrastructure across a diverse and growing region.

With increasing development and infrastructure demand, this role plays a key part in planning for future growth and ensuring sustainable service delivery.
This role offers:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline
• Exposure to long-term infrastructure planning and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to develop expertise in hydraulic modelling and asset planning
• Involvement in major growth and development initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary package and regional lifestyle benefits

Apply Now
To apply please email your CV and a cover letter to:

Adrian Holder
Lead Consultant – Public Sector People
adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Applications close Friday 30th April at 5pm

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