• Work on essential infrastructure that directly supports a thriving, sustainable community.
• Work on a diverse mix of operational, technical and project-based tasks
• Permanent position, 35-hours per week with opportunities for professional growth.

Ready to make a real impact in your community? We're searching for a talented Process Engineer to be a part of a team delivering and supporting modern water and wastewater treatment plant operations, incorporating contemporary process technology, automation and data‑driven optimisation. With a strong pipeline of future upgrades and infrastructure improvements, this role offers the opportunity to help shape next‑generation treatment facilities that respond to growth, climate challenges and evolving regulatory expectations.

About the role

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Optimise water and wastewater treatment processes to improve compliance, reliability, chemical efficiency and plant performance across multiple treatment facilities.
• Provide technical expertise across treatment operations, water quality, chemical dosing and recycled water systems.
• Support treatment process performance through telemetry, PLC and SCADA systems, working collaboratively with electrical and automation specialists.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and assist in delivering capital upgrades and improvement projects.

This role offers a balance of technical problem‑solving, fieldwork, system optimisation and cross‑team collaboration.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• A Degree in Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment operations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to deliver practical, high‑quality solutions
• Excellent communication and ability to prepare clear technical reports.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $114K - $120K (including allowances), depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City of Coffs Harbour may be right for you.

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Matt Gittoes, Team Leader Water and Wastewater Treatment on matt.gittoes@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4453 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any questions around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.