Technical Assessment Officer

In this role engage with customers and stakeholders to assess/assure Water Approval applications and related services with supervisory support. This will involve mitigating and resolving technical issues associated with water and wastewater access and network design for development to ensure effective and efficient services.

• Undertake water and wastewater network planning/ design / compliance activities for development in line with industry best practice and to advise / condition/ assure network design suitability to manage impacts.
• Assess Water Approval applications (pre-assessment, assessment, design, construction or post-construction) and provide specialist guidance on the interpretation and application of South east Queensland Water Supply and Sewerage Design and Construction codes, policies, processes and agreed standards specific to Water Approvals and related services.
• Study, analyse and evaluate engineering data collected for Water Approval conditioning / certification against Water Approval conditions, codes, policies and agreed standards.
• Produce, update and provide best practice assessment of water and wastewater network and infrastructure requirements and impacts associated with proposed development within defined timeframes (pre-assessment, assessment, construction, post-construction).
• Can build partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders to meet shared objectives.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

• Formal civil engineering qualification or some experience in planning/design/construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Some familiarity with Development and Water Approval applications and processes would be advantageous.
• You have a growth mindset and can drive ahead with great focus and resilience.

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more