Flood Mitigation Project Officer

Rous Water (Rous County Council); Woodburn; Presencial; AUD 97.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9-day fortnight

Salary range: 96,928–113,369 AUD p.a.

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Descripción de la vacante

Rous Water (Rous County Council) in Ballina is seeking a dynamic project professional to support grant-funded civil works for the Flood Mitigation Team. You will engage stakeholders, coordinate contractors, and help ensure funding compliance while delivering community flood resilience.

Join a forward-thinking council that values collaboration, wellbeing, and development opportunities, with a 9-day fortnight and salary progression.

Formación

• Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience in civil works, engineering or project management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative teamwork experience.
• Ability to coordinate competing priorities and deliver projects to completion.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects that enhance community flood resilience
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project milestones
• Preparing project reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring funding compliance requirements are met
• Managing competing priorities while contributing to the safe and effective delivery of flood mitigation initiatives

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Contractor coordination

Grant management

Educación

Relevant degree in civil works / engineering or project management

Descripción del empleo

Rous Water (Rous County Council) – Woodburn NSW

Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised project professional with strong stakeholder engagement and a collaborative approach to delivering outcomes. A focus for this role is assisting in the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects for the Flood Mitigation Team.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $96,928 p.a. - $113,369 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

• You are motivated by delivering projects that create lasting benefits for the community.
• Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience in civil works, engineering or project management.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork and stakeholder engagement are highly valued.
• You enjoy coordinating competing priorities and seeing projects through to successful completion.
• You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to flood mitigation initiatives that make a real difference.

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Supporting the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects that enhance community flood resilience
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project milestones
• Preparing project reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring funding compliance requirements are met
• Managing competing priorities while contributing to the safe and effective delivery of flood mitigation initiatives

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.