• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $96,868 - $117,191 gross p.a. plus 11.5% Super plus 3.5% Civil Liabilities allowance

*3% Award pay increase in July 2025, with an additional 0.5% Super*

• 35 hours per week with the option of flexitime / Monday to Friday
• Shoalhaven Water South Nowra Depot
• Closure date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
The Process Engineer is responsible for the optimisation of all Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, to ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality treated water is provided to all Shoalhaven Water customers including the minimising of chemical usage and the potential for automation and standardization of treatment plant processes. Reporting directly to the Unit Manager Digital Control Systems, the primary focus of this role includes:

• Provide support to the Water/Wastewater Unit Managers and Coordinators responsible for the day to day operation of the Water/Wastewater Plants.
• Develop and maintain individual Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.
• Develop a Plant performance monitoring system for all Water/Wastewater treatment Plants.
• Ensuring Best Practice policies and procedures are in place for the Water Operations Unit's compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and ensure that risks are managed.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 11 or 12.

Grade 11 - $99,774 - $113,318 p.a. plus 12% Super plus 3.5% Civil Liabilities Allowance

Grade 12 - $105,927 - $120,707 p.a. plus 12% Super plus 3.5% Civil Liabilities Allowance

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

Grade 11 (B3/L2)

Grade 12 (B3/L2)

• Completion of a Bachelor of Engineering (Process or Environmental)
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership to the Institute of Engineers, Australia.

• Graduate Bachelor of Engineering (Process or Environmental)
• Eligibility for Membership of the Institute of Engineers, Australia
• Minimum of 2 years full-time experience working in relevant field

• Demonstrated experience in the supervision and management of employees and contractors.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW).

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Please detail your experience working within the water/wastewater industry.
4. Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Thursday, 10 July 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Keira Whitford - Wastewater Operations Manager - (02) 4429 3161

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace