Power the Systems That Keep Our Water and Wastewater Operations Running About You You are an experienced electrical and control systems professional with strong expertise in PLC programming, motor starters and drives, switchboard systems, power factor correction, and demand management. You provide high-level technical advice on complex electrical and automation systems and have proven experience delivering and managing projects involving PLCs, RTUs, control cubicles, and communication networks. You are skilled in developing technical specifications, electrical design documentation, and organisational strategies, and can support the configuration and maintenance of local area networks and radio communications systems. You contribute to asset planning through the preparation of budgets and long-term capital works programs for electrical infrastructure. With strong leadership and analytical skills, you are capable of supervising technical staff during complex works and supporting operational teams, including participation in an on-call roster. You are committed to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring all work practices meet legislative and organisational safety requirements. About the position The Senior Engineer Electrical will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery and management of electrical power and water supply infrastructure, and technical support for PLC, VSD, optical fibre systems and instrumentation for Council’s water and waste assets. This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD. The annual salary range for this position is $112,420.03 - $119,173.77 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. Enjoy work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to banked leave. Development, leadership and management training opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation and salary packaging services available. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families. A range of progressive health and wellbeing services. Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day! How to be successful in this position Bachelor or Associate degree in a field relevant to Electrical Engineering, and substantial relevant experience. Demonstrated skills in the operation and programming of computer applications including PLC configuration, SCADA systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated knowledge of electrical infrastructure associated with pumping and monitoring of water and waste infrastructure. RPEQ Electrical, or evidence of progression towards achievement within 12 months is desirable. Excellent organisational, problem solving and research/analytical skills. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Commitment to our organisational values and behaviours. How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. To apply, please submit two documents: Your current Resume A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion: Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was). Important: Applications that do not address the success criterion may not be shortlisted. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Background Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Travis Rennick, Senior Engineer Electrical on 07 4688 6581 within business hours. Closing date The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.45pm. About Council The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. Attachments: - Position Description - Senior Engineer Electrical (2047) - Water Infrastructure.pdf - TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
