Water & Sewer Engineer

About the Role

Provide strategic and operational leadership, for Bathurst Regional Council's water and sewer services to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of essential services to the community.

The role oversees the operation, maintenance, renewal and future development of Council's water and sewer infrastructure, including the Water Filtration Plant, Wastewater Treatment Works, reticulation, and trade waste functions.

The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, government guidelines, and Council policies, while driving continuous improvement in service delivery, asset management, infrastructure planning, and operational performance.

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Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification acceptable for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• Relevant experience in the Local Government and water/sewer industry (minimum 4 years)
• Sound technical knowledge of water and sewer design and operation principles.
• Knowledge and experience in the strategic oversight of dam operation, compliance with the NSW dam safety requirements and safety procedures
• Sound knowledge in the principles of water treatment and wastewater treatment with understanding of the role of the NSW Health Department and NSW EPA in Local Government regulation.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the management and motivation of professional staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the completion of capital projects.
• Experience in completing reports and returns for regulatory bodies.
• Critical and lateral thinking skills

What We Can Offer

Work Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

Want To Know More?

Salary: $2,106.45 to $2,213.07 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent – Full-time

Hours of work:  Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:45 pm - 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 11.30 pm

Contact Officer: David Swan – Manager Water and Waste - 02 6333 6225

How to Apply?

To apply,  please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

You can  save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Employment is subject to relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Working with Children Check where required.