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Senior Engineer Dams – WS4024 (Full-Time Permanent)
Salary Range: $105,215.38 - $118,358.06 per annum
Location: 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Reference Number: 14009
Close Date: Sunday, 3 July 2022
Are you looking for an exciting career in a Local Government organisation?
Do you enjoy being a part of a team?
Are you seeking an opportunity that offers a Work Life Balance?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Enhance your career by joining Cairns Regional Council, one of the largest employers in the Cairns region. Our commitment to delivering high quality services to the community means we need talented, committed people – we need you!
Cairns Regional Council is currently seeking a Senior Engineer Dams to join our Cairns Infrastructure & Assets Department.
Primary Objective of the position:
- Fulfil the role of the lead authority in Council on matters relating to dam safety and lead Council’s commitment to dam safety through effectively delivering Council’s dam safety management program.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant tertiary qualification.
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 to undertake or directly supervise an engineering service with competency in areas of engineering relevant to dam safety.
- Suitable qualifications and demonstration of competency to conduct routine inspections of dams and concrete structures.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in dam safety engineering in Australia, including with dam safety management programs.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare written documents in a concise and succinct manner, appropriate to the intended audience, so that technical issues are effectively communicated.
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
- Copy of your Resume.
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:
- Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Permanent resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We offer the following benefits:
- 9-day fortnight
- Up to 5 weeks’ annual leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- Annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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