Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of essential water services? We’re seeking a skilled and forward-thinking professional to join our Water and Wastewater Team, driving operational excellence and environmental compliance across council’s networks and treatment assets.

This role will be a part of the Water and Wastewater Team and will lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of wastewater services across council’s networks and treatment facilities. You’ll oversee operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership to support operations, maintenance, and asset management activities. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll help shape sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and performance of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with EPA, DHHS, and council regulations across all water and waste assets
• Provide expert engineering advice and support capital and operational project delivery
• Champion safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery and team development

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary level qualification/s in relevant engineering discipline and eligibility to obtain professional membership of Engineers Australia.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to obtain in 12 months period.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with advanced biological and chemical wastewater treatment processes.
• Proven experience in management, operations, maintenance and control of complex wastewater treatment plants including ability to diagnose and rectify plant process problems and implement maintenance programs.
• Highly developed written communication, organisational, administrative and budgeting skills, including considerable experience in the preparation of technical reports, operational procedures and site-based management plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret complex engineering problems within wastewater systems, and to develop practical solutions including technical designs, operational procedures, equipment specifications, and guidance documents. These solutions must balance environmental compliance, economic efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
• High level of people management, time management and prioritising skills.
• Current “C” class driver’s licence.

Please visit our website at https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au for information on how to apply and to view the Position Description.

Applications close 11:45pm, Thursday 16 October 2025