About your new role

As Senior Utilities Compliance Engineer, you'll ensure water and sewerage assets are delivered to a "fit for purpose" standard in alignment with the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Planning Act 2016, and the SEQ Water and Sewerage Design and Construction Code.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Assess complex connection applications and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Conduct site inspections including prestart meetings, hold points, commissioning, and on/off maintenance.

Resolve construction and compliance issues, liaising closely with Construction Inspectors.

Review and endorse plan sealing applications and “as constructed” asset data submissions.

Approve Non-Standard water and sewer connection applications.

Mentor junior engineers, providing leadership on complex technical matters.

Oversee the full lifecycle of application assessments—from OPW pre-start to off-maintenance.

Assist in refining team processes, procedures, and documentation.

We're looking for people who have:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience in water and sewer infrastructure compliance and development assessments.

Strong understanding of relevant legislation and design standards.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proven leadership or mentoring experience in a technical team.

Local government experience- desirable

Driver's Licence (C class)- desirable

General Construction White Card- desirable

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:

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

4% certified agreement pay increase October 2025

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

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

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

Darren Munro

Contact Number

0439 226 044

Closing Date

Wednesday 1st October 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.