The role

As a Water Process Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and designing water, sewer, and recycled water treatment plant augmentation projects. You will oversee projects from initiation through to the completion of the concept design phase, ensuring that they are completed on time, on budget, and meet MidCoast Council’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, process design, and management of water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare and review high-quality process designs, business cases, design reports, and cost estimates. Ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with council objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop feasible plant upgrade strategies and concept designs to meet future demands and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with or lead assessments of plant site capacities to ensure infrastructure meets future needs.
• Collaborate with engineers and the Water Management & Treatment department to ensure accurate system loadings and process criteria are used for existing and new systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree level qualification in Chemical (Process) Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar discipline, with a focus on water and sewer systems.
• Proven experience in managing water and sewer infrastructure projects, including design and process management.
• Strong technical skills in preparing process designs, reports, and cost estimates.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. 

Salary: Base salary $94,500 p.a. - $113,400.00 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

• Civil Liability Allowance (3.5% of base salary)
• Superannuation (12%)

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.30 pm.

What to Expect During the Recruitment Process

Candidates progressing through the recruitment process can expect the following steps:

• Written Application – Provide your current CV and respond to the application questions, ensuring your answers are aligned with the key requirements and responsibilities of the role. 
• Interview – Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview to further discuss their experience and suitability for the role. Any second round interviews will be held face-to-face. 
• Post-Interview Assessments – Selected candidates may be required to complete technical assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations relevant to the role.
• Reference Checks – Final stage candidates will be asked to provide professional references to support their application.

Want to know more?

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets, who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02) 7955 7853 or at tracey.hamer@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Candice Plevey, Human Resources Business Partner, who is the HR representative for this role. Candice can be reached on (02) 7955 7107 or at candice.plevey@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• Visit our website https://applynow.net.au/jobs/MCC660293