| Position Summary |
Senior Engineer Planning – CW438 (Fixed-Term Full-Time for 12 Months)
Salary Range: $94,234.67 - $115,973.18 pro-rata per annum
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Reference Number: 13574
Close Date: Sunday, 30 May 2021
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 Planning to join our Water & Resource Recovery Department.
Primary Objective of the position:
- To be responsible for, under the direction of the Principal Engineer – Strategy & Planning, the strategic direction for the upgrade of existing infrastructure as well as new infrastructure to meet existing and future levels of service for water, recycled water and wastewater.
- This includes planning safe and reliable drinking water sources, planning efficient water supply and sewerage systems and providing services for internal customers, including input into the Capital Works Program, Council’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan and relevant Asset Management Plans.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Bachelor of Engineering degree or other relevant tertiary qualification.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in infrastructure network planning relevant to the Australian water industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a utility organisation, including high level skills in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, process improvement and asset performance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic infrastructure plans, incorporating appropriate asset management strategies, to support adopted service delivery targets.
- Demonstrated ability using effective negotiation skills with dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
|
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 functional capacity and 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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|