About the position

The Technical Officer Engineering provides technical advice and assistance to support Council’s Water and Wastewater and Infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical, engineering, and administrative support to Water and Wastewater assets and operations teams.
• Assist with technical advice, asset data, and reporting for Water and Wastewater asset managers with assets
• Provide technical advice and assistance in the management of projects for Water and Wastewater
• Support the development of businesses cases, specifications, tender documentation, work programs, and delivery of works to improve efficiency and reliability of Water and Wastewater assets
• Collate asset data and coordinate use of internal and external resources for condition assessment of assets and other asset management projects supporting Council’s Asset Management systems, GIS databases, and asset registers and capitalisation
• Assist in the assessment of engineering standards as applied to Development Applications
• Support development, implementation and monitoring of project plans, project scheduling, budget tracking, procurement support, and reporting to support the delivery of projects and programs
• Provide on-site supervision and support of construction and maintenance works

About you

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline or equivalent, or minimum 2 – 5 years’ work experience in water and wastewater industry/operations and willingness to achieve a relevant tertiary qualification
• Certificate IV qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in Project Management and Contract Management
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills, including the capacity to work to deadlines and set priorities
• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software and experience in the use of relevant software programs - e.g. Asset Management, MS Project, databases; GIS management systems
• Ability to work in a team environment, with demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Current class C or Provisional driver’s license
• General Induction Construction Card (White Card)

What we offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $83,894 to $94,259 per year(depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Sergei Iagunkov, Manager Water and Wastewater on (02) 6549 3700.
• If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
• Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
• Applications close on 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

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