Technical Officer (Treatment)

Temporary / Full Time until 30 June 2025
Location – Proserpine
$85,807 - $96,869

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated individual to help improve and manage Council’s Water and Wastewater infrastructure data as a Technical Officer.

This role involves updating and administering asset information, conducting field inspections, and developing project scopes for infrastructure renewal works.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the planning, cost estimation, and ongoing maintenance of water and sewer treatment assets, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of asset registers, compliance inspections, and strategic planning for future asset needs.

Essential

• IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning or with relevant work experience within a treatment infrastructure and process capacity, OR a minimum 5 years’ experience in review of technical documentation and practical experience with Water and Sewage Treatment assets.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of water and sewage infrastructure including familiarity with Australian Standards and/or operating procedures Treatment assets.
• Ability to determine condition states for a wide array of Treatment assets and related knowledge of assessment and investigation methods/technologies for evaluating asset condition and performance.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a dynamic work environment, with the ability to make sound recommendations and decisions.
• C Class “Manual” Drivers Licence.

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For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0694.

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