About the Opportunity
At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work
together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve
this, we seek a dedicated Utilities Support Engineer to join the
Community Utilities Operations team, providing engineering support across the
operation, maintenance and renewal of Council water and wastewater treatment
and distribution infrastructure.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or
Civil Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in an operational
engineering role, including project planning and management
- Experience in process optimisation,
troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Strong computer skills, including experience
using industry related software applications
- A current Class C Driver Licence
- A General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
On a typical day this role will:
- Provide engineering support to internal
stakeholders to assist with the operation, maintenance and renewal of Community
Utilities assets
- Develop operational procedures, safe work
documents and safety documentation including works schedules, shutdown
procedures, SWMS and risk assessments
- Review maintenance activities and outcomes to
identify opportunities to improve asset performance, reliability and efficiency
- Provide technical advice on water, wastewater
and recycled water systems, including environmental impacts and mitigation of
environmental harm
- Support capital works delivery by contributing
technical input to design reviews, workshops, data analysis and project
delivery activities
- Assist with procurement activities for
maintenance and renewal works and services
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to
enhance operational efficiency and asset performance
- Promote safe working practices, including
participation in inspections, inductions and WHS risk management activities
- Collaborate across Community Utilities teams
including Process, Reticulation Networks, Construction and Waste
- Participate in PMHC’s after-hours on-call roster
Remuneration
and Benefits
Employment
type: Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week plus flex-time)
Salary: Starting from $97,130.47 to $108,719.03 per year depending on skills and experience
plus 12% super
Allowances:
Civil Liability & On-Call Allowance
This
role also qualifies for a leaseback vehicle or allowance
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working
and flexi-time
- Discounted gym membership through membership
to Fitness Passport
- Annual uniform allowance and PPE provided
- Career development opportunities
- Annual salary increase as per the Local
Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program
- Salary packaging options available through
Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony
celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Questions?
If you
would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the
role please contact Steven Holt, Engineering Trade Services Manager on
0436 436 982.
Interested
in Applying?
Please
complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to
the essential requirements found in the position description, then upload a
copy of your resume and cover letter.
You
will find the position description when you apply for the role.
You may
find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then
copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your
application.
Applications
Close: Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11.30pm
Notes:
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.
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