MidCoast Council

Sewer Engineer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

MidCoast Council is seeking a motivated and planning focused Sewer Engineer to join our Water Planning & Assets team. This role is crucial in delivering well managed water and sewer infrastructure projects and contributing to the strategic direction of our region’s long-term water and wastewater services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sewer infrastructure planning and concept design projects, ensuring timely and cost effective delivery.

• Contribute technical expertise to strategic planning documentation including:

  • Long-term water and sewer strategic plans

  • Development servicing plans

  • Sewer servicing strategies

• Prepare high quality water and sewer infrastructure concept designs, reports, cost estimates, and plans in line with industry best practices.

• Support the Water Asset Planning Coordinator in providing expert engineering advice for sewer design. 

• Assist in the implementation of programs such as the Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Program.

• Prepare and review project requirement statements, concept designs, and business cases to ensure they meet Council’s strategic and operational objectives.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have experience in water and sewer infrastructure planning and design, with a strong understanding of engineering standards, best practices, and regulations. They will possess excellent project management and problem solving skills, and be able to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders. A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, is essential. 

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Base salary $91,700 p.a. - $100,000 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

• Civil Liability Allowance (3.5% of base salary)
• Superannuation (11.5%)

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets, who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02) 7955 7853 or at tracey.hamer@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.