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Senior Process Engineer Wastewater
Requisition Number: 1307
Salary Range: $112,043.37 – $139,958.54 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Tunnel Hill Treatment Plant, Cairns
Application Close Date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11.30pm AEST
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Lead Innovation, Optimise Performance & Shape the Future of Wastewater Treatment in Far North Queensland!
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We’re looking for a Senior Process Engineer Wastewater to play a pivotal role in driving the performance, reliability, and sustainability of our wastewater treatment plants.
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You will be the technical lead for wastewater process engineering within Utility Services. You’ll drive improvements in treatment performance, energy efficiency, chemical optimisation, asset reliability, and operational excellence across Council’s wastewater treatment facilities. You’ll also provide specialist engineering advice throughout the planning, design, delivery, and optimisation of treatment and sewerage infrastructure projects.
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This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure Cairns’ wastewater infrastructure continues to meet the needs of our community now and into the future.
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This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and project delivery while contributing to essential services that support our growing region!
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Now we want to hear about YOU!
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For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
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Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
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\n Website:Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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Senior Process Engineer Wastewater • Cairns, QLD, AU
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