Flood Mitigation Project Officer

ROUS; Woodburn; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rous County Council in Ballina is seeking a dynamic, highly organised project professional to lead the delivery of grant-funded civil works for our Flood Mitigation Team. You will coordinate contractors and key stakeholders to achieve milestones and ensure funding compliance, while preparing reports and maintaining records.

This role offers the chance to contribute to flood resilience and community outcomes, with structured training and mentoring to support your professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience in civil works, engineering or project management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Civil/Engineering/PM degree

Job description

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 isassisting 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 hasan 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 $96,928p.a.- $113,369p.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.