Kickstart your engineering career with purpose. This is not just a graduate program it’s a rare chance to be embedded within one of Queensland's most essential infrastructure providers, helping to ensure the delivery of clean and safe water to Mount Isa and its surrounding communities. You'll be more than a number here your work will directly influence the performance, planning, and reliability of critical infrastructure assets.

About the Company

Our client is a government-owned water and energy utility provider, serving the communities and industries of North West Queensland. Known for operational excellence, safety, and innovation, they are trusted custodians of major water infrastructure assets. They are committed to developing future engineering talent and fostering a culture where learning, contribution, and community impact go hand in hand.

About the Role

Reporting to the Asset Engineering Coordinator, the Graduate Asset Engineer will contribute to lifecycle asset planning and management. You’ll collaborate with engineers, contractors, and technical staff to manage the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), support procurement and contractor performance, assist in capital planning, and deliver high-quality reporting to inform infrastructure decisions.

Your work will touch every part of the asset lifecycle from work orders and maintenance schedules to contractor oversight and stakeholder engagement.

About the Graduate Program

This role is part of a structured two-year Graduate Development Program designed to transition you into the role of Asset Engineer. The program includes:

• Mentoring and coaching from senior engineering professionals
• Rotations and structured learning aligned to asset performance, maintenance, capital works, and compliance
• Industry exposure, workshops, and training toward professional development goals
• Competency-based milestones across three defined stages, progressing from familiarisation to autonomous delivery

By the end of the program, you’ll have developed broad and deep technical skills and be ready to step confidently into a long-term engineering career within the water and utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage asset data in CMMS (preventative, reactive, and capital works).
• Assist in procurement and contract management for Operations Division vendors.
• Analyse asset performance and contribute to renewal and upgrade strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable infrastructure delivery.
• Support planning and reporting on condition assessments and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Manage drawings, manuals, and technical registers for assets.
• Provide support to the Asset Engineering Coordinator in strategic projects and capital project development.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Environmental Management, or Project Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical data and identify trends or risks.
• Solid organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMMS exposure preferred.
• Sound understanding of safety, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Desirable:

• Understanding of water treatment processes.
• Experience in risk management or condition-based asset planning.

Licences and Certifications

Mandatory:

• Queensland 'C Class' Driver's Licence
• General Construction Induction (White Card)

Desirable:

• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
• RIIERR205D – Apply Initial Response First Aid
• RIIERR201E – Conduct Fire Team Operations
• HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Benefits and Perks

• Participate in a structured two-year Graduate Development Program designed to support your transition into a fully qualified Asset Engineer.
• Be mentored by experienced engineers and technical leaders.
• Get hands-on exposure to infrastructure strategy, operations, and capital planning.
• Enjoy a secure, permanent role with real responsibility from day one.
• Relocation support to Mount Isa provided.
• Join a values-driven public utility with impact that matters.

How to Apply

If you're a recent graduate with a passion for infrastructure, water, or regional impact, this is your entry point to a career that makes a difference.

For a confidential discussion and a copy of the full position description, contact James Foden on 0414 874 571 or email [email protected].

Alternatively, click "Apply" and follow the prompts. Applications will be reviewed and progressed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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