Coordinator Catchments and Waterways

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Catchment & Waterways to lead its strategic approach to catchment management, flood risk, waterways, stormwater and coastal planning.

You will report to the Strategic Asset Manager and lead a team responsible for developing long-term strategies, managing environmental and flooding risks, and supporting sustainable infrastructure and land-use decisions across the Sutherland Shire.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in catchment, waterways, floodplain, stormwater or coastal management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience developing strategies, plans, business cases and funding submissions.
• The ability to translate complex technical information into clear and practical advice.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of technical specialists.
• Drive the development and delivery of catchment, floodplain, stormwater and coastal management strategies and programs.
• Provide expert advice on flood risk, waterways, water quality and coastal processes.
• Develop business cases, funding applications and strategic investment proposals.
• Coordinate technical studies, consultants and multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups.
• Support evidence-based decision making through data analysis, risk assessments and long-term planning.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, community groups and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering

Water Engineering

Project Management

Job description

Lead flood resilience. Protect our waterways. Shape a more sustainable future.

We're seeking an experienced Coordinator Catchment & Waterways to lead Council's strategic approach to catchment management, flood risk, waterways, stormwater and coastal planning.

Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for developing long-term strategies, managing environmental and flooding risks, and supporting sustainable infrastructure and land-use decisions across the Sutherland Shire.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to influence how Council responds to some of its most important environmental and community challenges.

As Coordinator Catchment & Waterways, you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of technical specialists.
• Drive the development and delivery of catchment, floodplain, stormwater and coastal management strategies and programs.
• Provide expert advice on flood risk, waterways, water quality and coastal processes.
• Develop business cases, funding applications and strategic investment proposals.
• Coordinate technical studies, consultants and multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups.
• Support evidence-based decision making through data analysis, risk assessments and long-term planning.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, community groups and industry partners.

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for balancing environmental outcomes, community expectations and long-term resilience.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in catchment, waterways, floodplain, stormwater or coastal management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience developing strategies, plans, business cases and funding submissions.
• The ability to translate complex technical information into clear and practical advice.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting and enhancing some of the Sutherland Shire's most valuable natural assets while helping shape a resilient future for our community.

In this role, you'll enjoy:

• A strategic leadership position with genuine organisational impact.
• The opportunity to influence long-term environmental and infrastructure outcomes.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the community every day.