This role is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure projects across capital and operational programs.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects from option assessment through to detailed design, working with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

The position involves preparing project briefs, scopes, and technical specifications, reviewing designs and proposals, and contributing to the development and application of Council standards and industry codes to support best practice outcomes in water and sewer infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have at least the following:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineer preferred but not essential) with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia as a professional engineer.
• Substantial experience as a water and wastewater engineer or related roles.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure hydraulics and process design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater projects.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework relating to Water and Wastewater.
• Sound technical skills across a broad range of areas within Water and Wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding in risk assessment, multicriteria assessment, cost estimation, cost benefit analysis, net present value modelling, business case preparation and safety in planning.
• Experience working on water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a planning or design environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication, and adapt to audience needs and responses, particularly proven ability to negotiate outcomes with staff, stakeholders, and external contractors/consultants.

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, Sunday 26 April 2026