Coordinator Stormwater Engineering

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

STARS study and training scheme

Novated lease options

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

24/7 counselling

Parking at Strathpine office

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Coordinator Stormwater Engineering to lead a team delivering sustainable drainage and water quality design services from its Strathpine hub. The role focuses on governance, quality assurance and delivering compliant infrastructure outcomes.

You will coordinate day-to-day operations, guide design teams, and ensure delivery against standards while managing priorities and fostering staff development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering and RPEQ with relevant endorsement.
• Knowledge of WHS obligations and safe design principles.
• Experience leading stormwater and water quality design teams.
• Registered professional engineer status and driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow and task allocation to deliver stormwater engineering and water quality design services.
• Develop quality-assured drainage, conveyance, detention and treatment system designs for compliance.
• Resolve routine design coordination issues and escalate high-risk matters with clear options.
• Support staff development and promote consistent design practices.

Skills

Stormwater design

Water quality design

Leadership

Governance

WHS knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Civil/Environmental Eng degree

RPEQ

C Class Licence

Construction Induction Card

Job description

• TRP $207,505 pa (inclusive of 12% super and leave loading)
• 76 hour fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Coordinator Stormwater Engineering, andlead a team who are make a lasting impact on community infrastructure outcomes.

As aCoordinator Stormwater Engineering you will coordinate the day to day operations by providing leadership and quality assurance for specialist stormwater engineering and water quality design services that deliver sustainable, compliant drainage and treatment system performance.

You will have the opportunity to;

• coordinate workflow and task allocation to deliver stormwater engineering and water quality design services
• develop quality assure drainage, conveyance, detention and treatment system designs for compliance with standards and performance requirements.
• resolve routine design coordination issues and escalated complex or high risk matters with clear technical advice and options.
• support staff development, technical capability and consistent design practices.

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced engineering leader with strong technical expertise in stormwater and water quality design. You can successfully manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, governance and customer outcomes.

You will bring;

• strong understanding of stormwater system design, water quality treatment and quality assurance practices
• experience supporting design governance and review processes
• knowledge of WHS obligations, including safe design principles

You will have a tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), be aRegistered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) with an endorsement relevant to the role, Construction Induction Card and Current C class driver’s licence.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service,leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

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Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Applications close: 16 Sep 2026 23:55