Flood Management Specialist

Jobs Riverina Murray; Wagga Wagga; Hybride; AUD 180 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Working Hours Agreement

Résumé du poste

Jobs Riverina Murray is seeking a senior specialist to lead Council's floodplain risk management and stormwater initiatives in NSW. You will provide expert technical guidance, interpret flood models and collaborate with agencies and the community to support planning and infrastructure projects.

The role requires extensive experience in floodplain and stormwater management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a current drivers license.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in floodplain and stormwater management, including interpretation of flood models and engineering assessments.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, evidence-based technical advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of NSW legislation, guidelines, standards and floodplain/water management practices.
• Experience managing or overseeing consultants and technical investigations.

Responsabilités

• Lead the implementation of the Council's floodplain risk management framework and stormwater management initiatives.
• Provide specialist technical advice on flooding, stormwater and floodplain management to support infrastructure projects, asset management and land use planning.
• Review and interpret flood modelling, investigations and engineering assessments to inform planning and development decisions.
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry professionals and community stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve flood and stormwater data for evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead community engagement to improve flood awareness and preparedness.
• Coordinate grant applications, investigations and projects related to floodplain and stormwater risk management.
• Support flood event responses and post-event assessments to inform future planning.
• Provide specialist technical advice to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.

Connaissances

Civil engineering expertise

Water engineering knowledge

Hydrology/hydraulics experience

Technical advisory skills

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Description du poste

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies and the community, you will provide specialist technical advice and lead the implementation of Council's floodplain risk management framework and stormwater management initiatives., Reporting to the Director Planning & Regulatory Services, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Council's floodplain risk management and stormwater management activities, ensuring decisions are informed by contemporary technical knowledge, legislation and best practice.

• Lead the implementation of Council's floodplain risk management framework and stormwater management initiatives.
• Provide specialist technical advice on flooding, stormwater and floodplain management to support infrastructure projects, asset management and land use planning.
• Review and interpret flood modelling, technical investigations and engineering assessments to inform strategic planning and development decisions.
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry professionals and community stakeholders to support effective flood risk management and emergency planning.
• Maintain and improve Council's flood and stormwater data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead community engagement initiatives to improve flood awareness and preparedness.
• Coordinate grant applications, technical investigations and projects relating to floodplain and stormwater risk management.
• Support flood event responses and post-event assessments to inform future planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide specialist technical advice to Council's Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.

About the Candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in floodplain and stormwater management, including the interpretation of flood models, engineering assessments and complex technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical and evidence-based technical advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of relevant NSW legislation, guidelines, standards and contemporary floodplain and water management practices.
• Experience managing or providing technical oversight of consultants, projects and technical investigations.
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, industry professionals and the community.
• Relevant professional accreditation or eligibility for membership of a recognised professional body, such as Engineers Australia.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Annual salary range of $180,000 to $190,000 (inclusive of 12% superannuation).
• Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant strategic projects and community outcomes.