Engineering Officer - Badu Island (Full-time permanent and Casual)

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference in your community!

What we offer:

• 1 x Full-Time Permanent and 1 x Casual Opportunities available
• Based on Division 5, Badu Island
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading (full-time permanent role only)
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Uniforms

Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking motivated and reliable Engineering Officers to join our Engineering Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure that supports the health, safety, and wellbeing of our region.

As an Engineering Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality infrastructure services across the Torres Strait region. You will be involved in a diverse range of activities including civil works, water and wastewater operations, waste management, airport and marine facility maintenance, and general infrastructure upkeep.

• Maintain and repair community infrastructure including roads, parks, stormwater systems, marine facilities, and public amenities.

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of water supply and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring safe and reliable services.

• Support landfill and waste collection operations in line with environmental guidelines.

• Conduct airport and seaport inspections and maintenance in accordance with relevant regulations.

• Operate plant, machinery, tools, and equipment safely and effectively.

• Monitor infrastructure conditions and report defects promptly.

• Respond to maintenance issues and breakdowns to minimise service disruptions.

• Mandatory Current C class, Type Provisional or higher Queensland Drivers licence (Open) and not expired is esssential

• Practical experience in civil works, maintenance, or infrastructure services (desirable).

• Ability to operate plant and equipment safely (tickets/licences highly regarded).

• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

• Good communication skills and reliability.

• Contribute directly to essential services in your community.

• Work in a supportive team environment.

• Diverse and hands-on role with meaningful impact.

• Full-time and casual positions available.

If you are ready to take pride in maintaining vital community infrastructure and enjoy working in a dynamic outdoor environment, we encourage you to apply.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and an updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant to the position by Friday, 28 August 2026.

For more information:

Contact Jack Matthew, Engineering Operations Supervisor on 04•• ••• 864.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee