Network Monitoring Engineer

Description:

Network Monitoring Engineer
About the team
Located in our Infrastructure Network Operations department, the Network Monitoring team are responsible for the monitoring, operation and management of the active assets associated within the water, sewer, and recycled water networks.
About your new role
You will be responsible for initiating, driving and implementing operational and monitoring optimisation and risk mitigation initiatives relating to the water, sewerage and recycled water networks.We are pivotal in monitoring all active assets 24/7 but also oversee the operation of the passive assets, including 3,500km of water mains and 3,500km of sewerage mains to provide safe drinking water supplies and sewerage collection
We're looking for people who have:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Current Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.
Position of Trust – SOCI Critical Worker.
Demonstrated experience in water, sewer and/or recycled water hydraulic networks is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in SCADA monitoring systems is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in data analytical tools such as OSiPi, Power BI, SQL and Python.
Self-motivated individual with the ability to interact with team members to build effective internal relationships, with experience interacting with the public/external stakeholders.
Proactive awareness of new technologies like edge computing, digital twins, and AI for potential integration and demonstrated experience in data analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL and Python and data historians such as OSIPI.
Insight into how data-driven solutions can improve our organisation and community.
Ability to identify and capturedetailed business requirements, improvement opportunities and consulting with stakeholders to assist implementing change.
Ability to research issues, interpret and analyse information, determine an appropriate course of action, and provide sound advice, options, or recommendation(s).
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:
9-day fortnight
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
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 attributeswould 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 recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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
Sheree Whillans and Alex Benjamin
Contact
swhillans@goldcoast.qld.gov.au (Monday to Wednesday)abenjamin@goldcoast.qld.gov.au (Thursday and Friday)
Closing Date
Monday 7th July 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.