A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

We have an opportunity for an innovative and precise individual to assist with the development and implementation of asset management systems, policies, procedures and programs for all water supply, sewerage and recycled water assets, including the overseeing of contractors providing associated services.

As an Engineer in water and Sewer, you will assist with the development and maintenance of long-term financial models and development and review of asset elements of BVSC’s Delivery Plan, Operational Plan and Water & Sewerage Asset Management Plans. You will also administer works programs including setting of works standards, inspections, systems monitoring, reporting and other related activities

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We are seeking an individual who holds an Engineering degree or Advanced Diploma in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field and has well-developed knowledge and demonstrated experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated understanding of water supply, sewerage and recycled water systems, including relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, installation, maintenance, and project management.
• Well-developed communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $121,129.06 gross per annum (inclusive), comprising of:

• $2,016.80 per week base salary
• $242.02 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
• $70.59 per week Civil Liability Allowance (calculated at 3.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact David Rodgers - Assets Coordinator | Water and Sewer on 0457 313 194.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 4 January 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.