Requisition Number: 390

Salary Range: $93,559.90 - $108,629.69 per annum + super

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Tunnell Hill – 45 Brinsmead Terrace, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11.30pm AEST

Join our team and help shape the future of Wastewater Solutions!

Picture this, living in paradise in-between the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef and the lush Daintree Rainforest, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle that’s truly hard to find anywhere else. Now, imagine living in a city where you’re just minutes away from natural wonders, enjoying a warm, tropical climate year-round. Cairns isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to live your best life.

At Cairns Regional Council, we are all about providing cutting-edge solutions and improvements in water and wastewater treatment. We are now looking for a talented and motivated Process Engineer to help optimise and innovate our wastewater processes and enhance our approach to environmental protection and sustainable water management. You will also provide technical support to large capital projects to ensure the Cairns waterways continue to be kept in pristine condition.

Did you know?

Cairns Regional Council has the capacity to transport and treat over 177 MILLION litres of wastewater each day. This role ensures our region’s wastewater is treated using advanced technology and ready to be safely reintroduced into our magnificent environment today and every day into the future. 

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Experience in process improvement and optimisation of water and wastewater treatment or other industrial systems 
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in water and wastewater transport, and storage processes
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving sustainability and innovation
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work on impactful projects that enhance the community’s water and wastewater services
• Enjoy a day off each month to do the things you love to do
• Flexible work arrangements
• Recharge and unwind with 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 12% contribution to superannuation
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available for the preferred candidate

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:(07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Vacancies & applications | Cairns Regional Council