Applications Close: 18 August 2025
Water Treatment Engineer
Temporary Full-time until July 2026 (Leave Relief)
Hours; 35 hours a week + VDO off every 19 days
Attractive and Competitive Salary: $103,974.52 - $ 120,835.78 + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance (CLA) + 12% Superannuation p.a
Join a Values-Driven Team
As the Water Treatment Engineer, you will report to the Coordinator Treatment and will be responsible for managing Council’s Water and Sewer Trade Waste and Backflow Prevention functions to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies. The role ensures potable water is treated in line with WSC DWMS, ADWG, and NSW Health standards, while overseeing staff training, budget management, and reporting to regulatory bodies. You will also conduct WHS audits, capture operational data, manage project delivery, and lead the water treatment team through regular operational meetings to maintain performance and compliance.
Why Wingecarribee?
Because here, strategy isn’t just a document — it’s how we work.
As a Water Treatment Engineer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, your role is vital to protecting public health and delivering safe, high-quality water services to our community. You’ll be part of a Council with a clear vision, a strong cultural uplift agenda, and a bold commitment to aligning systems, people, and resources with what matters most to our residents. This role places you at the heart of our operational strategy — where your expertise will help shape how we plan, manage, and improve critical infrastructure, today and for the long term.
At Wingecarribee Shire Council, our values, Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork aren’t just principles — they’re how we show up for each other and our community every day. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, come join us in shaping a thriving future for all who call Wingecarribee home.
What's on offer?
- Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
- Variable day off every 19 days
- Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
- Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
- Leaseback Vehicle
- Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
What you need to succeed
- Degree Qualification in Engineering or Science field, NSW Health Fluoridation Certification for Public Water Supplies and 5 years minimum experience in Water Treatment or related field.
- Proven ability in the development, monitoring and management of financial budgets and reporting.
- Management and development of staff to meet competency levels for compliance with best practice and regulatory requirements
- Well-developed analytical skills with high level written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications with extensive experience in the use of SCADA and Telemetry Systems, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
- Ability to network clearly and effectively with key stakeholders in offering specialised technical advice and support to deliver treatment services.
- Demonstrated ability in leading teams, providing effective communication, driving performance and fostering a positive working culture.
- Hold a C Class Drivers Licence and WHS Induction Card.
- Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Your Resume –showcasing your skills & experience.
- Relevant Certifications – qualifications and licenses
- Responses to the Essential Criteria – explain how your expertise aligns with the essential requirements of the role as outlined in the position description attached.
Questions?
- Contact Om Malla Coordinator Treatment on 0427 741 848.
Applications close: 18 August 2025 – don’t miss this opportunity.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
