Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.

Vacancy Number - ER1722

Position Title - Landfill Engineer

Employment Status - Fixed Term, Full Time until 30 June 2027

Department - Environment, Heritage, and Resilience

Location - Multiple locations across the City including Reedy Creek and Stapyton Capex Projects

Award Classification - Stream A, Level 7

Salary - $122,133.03 - $129,262.35

Hours - 40 hours, 10 Day Fortnight

About the team

City of Gold Coast, Waste and Resource Recovery Planning team is seeking a highly skilled Landfill Engineer to lead projects, provide technical expertise, and deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for the City. This is a key role within the team where you will contribute to the future of landfill cell design.

About your new role

Lead landfill design, engineering projects from inception through to completion.

Oversee technical assessments and site investigations to develop solutions for landfill operations, including leachate, gas management, and final capping.

Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance documents.

Ensure projects meet environmental standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.

Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of projects.

Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standards.

We're looking for people who have:

5 years of experience in landfill engineering, including expertise in landfill design, operations, and closure.

Strong knowledge of landfill engineering principles, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.

Demonstrated experience in managing landfill engineering projects and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Proven ability to engage effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in managing risk and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person - Wade Button

Contact - [email protected]

Closing Date - Sunday, 18th May 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.