Water Engineer

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Position number: POS0951
Position: Manager Infrastructure & EngineeringPhone: 03 6323 3414Email: ******Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
EmploymentInformationPackage
mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ Contents
Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: ******
When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word
(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2

Introduction
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Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania
and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at
the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the
Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning
features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.
A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage
streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of
old-world and new, tradition and innovation.
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal councilin terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all themajor facilities of a much larger city, many of which are ownedand operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, includingthe Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annualreporting.
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https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-and-Reports City of Launcestonorganisational chart
The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.
An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.
The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.
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Organisational values
At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.
Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our
values at all times.
Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if
they are a good fit for you.
? We value clear and open
communication
? We support and encourage each
other
? We recognise individual needs,
experience and strengths
OUR PEOPLEMATTER
? We take pride in our work and
pursue a standard of excellence
? We genuinely listen, and value
collaborative relationships
? We strive towards the best
outcome for our community
? We make responsible and
WE CARE ABOUTOURCOMMUNITY
? We actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve
? We respect and explore different
ideas and perspectives
? We embrace change that leads to
positive outcomes
? We value innovation and creativity
WE BRING AN OPENMIND
? We show care for people and look
out for one another
? We speak up and support others to
be healthy and safe
? We take personal responsibility for
our own health and wellbeing
WE GO HOME SAFEAND WELL
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Information for applicants
When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:
1. Covering letter (Please address why you are interested in therole and wish to work at the City of Launceston)
2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteriaonly - 2 pages maximum)
3. Resume
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why youare applying for the role.
2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. Themost suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge,qualifications, relevant experience, alignment withorganisational values and work attitudes is selected for theposition. Selection is based on the assessment of eachapplication in relation to the selection criteria identified in theposition description. The position description is included later inthis information kit.
The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully performthe role. You must provide a statement that addresses eachhighlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statementshould include examples that demonstrate how you meet eachcriterion.
Please see information here on how to address the SelectionCriteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details andreferees, plus any other information that may support yourapplication. Be clear and informative. Include the names,position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to
submit your application for this role, please contact the People and
Culture Team via email at ******,
noting your preferred method of communication and contact
details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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City of Launceston is an equal
opportunity employer. Our
workforce is diverse, inclusive,
flexible and family-friendly.
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and
contributions of all employees
and treat each other and our
community with respect.
We want opportunities at City of
Launceston to be accessible
and attainable to all candidates.
If you are interested in this role
but have concerns about your
suitability, please talk to us
application.
Please read this
information carefully, as it
will help you with the
preparation of your
employment application.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job mailto:****** 1. Application received
2. Shortlisting
? Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted by telephone or email
to arrange an interview.
? Unsuccessful candidates will
be advised by email.
3. Interview
4. Pre-Employment Checks:
? Reference Check
? Police Check
? Medical Assessment
? Drug and Alcohol screening
All costs covered by City of Launceston
5. Suitability determination and
preferred candidate identified
6. Letter of Offer
Employee benefits? Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options
through St Luke's Health and BUPA.
? Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support
and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and
advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family
members.
? We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently
flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of
the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the
needs of our employees.
? Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.
? Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.
? Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two
or four week's additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditionsof employment
Position title Water Engineer
Employment terms Full Time
Working pattern 19 Day Month
Total remuneration $90,128 - $119,803*
below
Base salary $78,202 - $103,950
Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25%
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? Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave
per year, plus leave loading.
? Personal leave (for sick and carer's leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for parttime employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personalillness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.
? Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half
pay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.
? Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here
The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here
Position Description
Position Description Form - Officer
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 5/6
EMPLOYEE:
TEAM: Infrastructure and Engineering
NETWORK: Infrastructure and Assets
DATE: March 2024
APPROVED BY:
POSITION: Manager Infrastructure and Engineering
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
Support the Team Leader in urban flood risk management;
Implement the actions in the Stormwater System Management Plan;
Undertake stormwater modelling and provide technical advice regarding waterway management and stormwater
system upgrades as required;
Support asset management practices in the drainage asset portfolio, including the organisation-wide asset
management system and undertake updates to the stormwater model as required;
Support the development of 4-year delivery planning and strategic planning for the water team;
Provide support and technical advice for the assessment of drainage implications for development applications,
catchment design upgrades/improvements and infrastructure requirements for strategic urban growth areas.
The Infrastructure and Engineering Team cares for our community. This role will actively participate in a
collaborative work environment and contribute to achieving the best outcomes for a liveable city.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and
display our values
? we value clear and open communication
? we support and encourage each other
? we recognise individual needs, experienceand strengths
? we take pride in our work and pursue astandard of excellence
? we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships
? we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity
? we make responsible and sustainabledecisions
? we actively seek opportunities tocontinuously improve
? we respect and explore different ideas andperspectives
? we embrace change that leads to positiveoutcomes
? we value innovation and creativity
? we show care for people and look out forone another
? we speak up and support others to behealthy and safe
? we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeing

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
General
City of Launceston's
ValuesBehave in a way that supports the City of Launceston's
values.
? We care about our community
? We bring an open mind
? We go home safe and well
Demonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment toand an understanding of ourvalues
Technology Use technology and information to maximise efficiency
and effectiveness.
New and existing technologies
Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across
networks.
Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual
plan actions.
Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical
Actively participating in team
meetings/tool box meetings,
by offering ideas and
suggestions and providing
feedback
Collaborative opportunities are
sought across Networks
Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of
introducing new and improved work practices and
projects within your team and your network.
.
Improved work practices and
projects.
Technical
(urban)
• Provide advice on flood risk management inrelation to the planning scheme
• Support the development of policy and strategy toguide prioritisation of work programs to lower theflood risk of the community
Floodplains, including
overland flow paths, are
managed consistently and in
accordance with developed
policy and strategy.
Implement the actions
in the Stormwater
System Management
Plan, and undertake
reviews as required
under the Urban
Drainage Act 2013
• Coordinate resources as necessary to ensure thetimely delivery of SSMP actions
• Implement preferred mitigation options for identifiedhigh risk local flooding locations
• Contribute to the review of the Stormwater SystemManagement Plan
SSMP actions reviewed and
implemented in accordance
with schedules
Undertake stormwater
• Undertake stormwater modelling to assist in thepreparation, validation and prioritisation of drainageworks
• Ensure stormwater models are relevant and
• Update urban flood risk studies to include future
Stormwater models are
relevant
Urban flood risk studies
include climate change
Urban growth and
evelopment
? Assess development applications, prepare andreview Stormwater Assessments.
? Provide advice to the Infrastructure Developmentteam on the impact of proposed developments onCouncil drainage network and assets, and adviceon appropriate planning permit conditions tomitigate impacts and risk to the drainage network.
Provide advice which is
consistent with Council
strategy and policies

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
? Provide advice as required with regard tostormwater-related infrastructure required tofacilitate strategic urban growth areas
Asset Management
Planning and Service
? Support data collation and modelling fordevelopment of asset management plans.
? Review and optimise drainage maintenanceschedules to achieve desired service levels.
? Contribute to development and review of DrainageAsset Management Plan
? Identify and scope, in consultation with the ProjectDesign and Delivery Team, drainage asset renewalprojects.
? Contribute to Council's Strategic AssetManagement Plan
SAMP and Drainage AMP are
reviewed in a timely manner
and kept up to date
Service levels are
documented within AMPs
Manage consultants
and contractors on
behalf of Council to
delivery of required
services
• Provide critical review of consultant and contractorservices
• Instruct consultants and contractors to ensureCouncil values are adhered to in project scopingand delivery
• Management and delivery of operational and minorcapital projects
efficiently and in a timely
manner
Projects are delivered on time
and within budget
Risk management • Support a culture of appropriate risk management Risks are appropriately
identified and mitigated
Work Safely with a
Duty of Care for fellow
employees and ensure
procedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with
the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and
Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health andsafety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts oromissions do not adversely affect the health andsafety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able,with any reasonable instruction that is given by theperson conducting the business or undertaking toallow the person to comply with this Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure
of the person conducting the business or undertaking
relating to health or safety at the workplace that has
been notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may
direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence
and training.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Vulnerable People Check required? Yes
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
Organisational
? Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making
? Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions fromothers
? Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives
? Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care
Position Specific
? Direct experience in hydraulics industry and/or floodplain management
? Knowledge of applicable hydraulic design standards, codes and Acts
? Strong skills with computer applications such as stormwater modelling and GIS packages, in particularInfoworks ICM and ArcGIS Pro, and common Microsoft Office software
? Commitment to high quality customer service, with demonstrated communication/negotiation skills to explainand discuss issues with customers
? High level of oral and written communication skills, including preparing reports for technical and non-technical
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Bachelor of Engineering related to the tasks of the position
? Current Drivers Licence
? Working with Vulnerable People Check (or ability to obtain)
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager Manager Infrastructure and Engineering
Direct Reports nil

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
General Manager, Infrastructure and Assets Brief and keep informed on major initiatives and on
exceptional incidents
Manager Infrastructure and Engineering, Team
Leader Water
To seek support on actions and initiatives relative to roles
and responsibilities
Infrastructure Development Team Assist/provide advice on complex infrastructure issues.
Assist/provide advice on non-compliance with permit
conditions.
Infrastructure & Assets Network Assist, provide advice and liaise regarding drainage planning
initiatives and strategic asset management
External Nature of Relationships
Public Investigation of customer enquiries of a technical nature.
Supervising engineers, and/or developers Submission of application documentation or request for
further information.
Consultants & Contractors Management of contracts to deliver services and minor
projects.
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS
Confidentiality
Staff are
a) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,
organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of asensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employmentwith City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only bedisclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise
Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Expectations of a City of Launceston employee:
? Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintainprofessionalism;
? Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and
? Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street
Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/


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