At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planning and delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Tweed Shire Council, a vibrant employer of choice on the beautiful far North Coast of NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and generous employment conditions.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent experience; strong communication and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 102118 - 102118 $ per year.
The Engineer - Projects position provides support for the Senior Engineer – Capital Works in the project planning and management of the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure including storage, reticulation and treatment assets. This position requires you to make decisions and provide advice as a professional engineer on complex issues across a range of infrastructure types.
About the role:
- Support the planning and delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment, storage and reticulation assets.
- Provide engineering advice and contribute to decision-making on a range of complex infrastructure projects and initiatives.
- Work closely with the Senior Engineer – Capital Works, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
- Build experience across a diverse range of local government engineering functions, with opportunities to broaden your skills and career development.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment while participating in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
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 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 in civil engineering activities, including the design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
- Knowledge of project and contract management, with the ability to contribute to the delivery of engineering projects.
- An understanding of local government engineering infrastructure and infrastructure asset management principles.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders and manage challenging situations.
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.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
Thinking of relocating? Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.
Engineer in Tweed Heads employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
