• Drive the long-term vision for water and wastewater services that support a growing community.
• Influence strategic investment decisions and lead infrastructure planning that will deliver benefits for decades to come.
• Join a progressive organisation where your expertise will directly shape sustainable, resilient and future-ready services.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to help shape the future of water and wastewater services across the Coffs Coast.

As our Strategic Planning Engineer Water & Wastewater, you'll be at the forefront of long-term infrastructure planning, helping guide major investment decisions that will support community growth, environmental sustainability and service reliability for generations to come. Working closely with senior leaders and technical specialists, you'll develop strategic infrastructure programs, undertake complex planning and modelling activities, influence asset management outcomes and provide expert advice that shapes the City's future direction.

This role offers the unique combination of strategic thinking, technical leadership and community impact. You'll have the opportunity to challenge conventional approaches, drive innovation, secure funding opportunities and help deliver infrastructure solutions that make a genuine difference to the region.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, water resources or a related discipline underpin your experience in water and wastewater planning, asset management or infrastructure strategy. Known for your practical mindset and ability to make sense of complex information, you enjoy finding solutions and turning ideas into action. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach allow you to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in hydraulic modelling and eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional body would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary from $121,675.80 to 128,079.79 p/a depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• This position attracts an additional 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
• An enhanced salary package may be available for an outstanding candidate
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Tom Jacobs, Section Leader Planning and Delivery on tom.jacobs@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4534 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.