Lead Stormwater & Drainage Engineer

Lismore City Council; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance & Health & Well-be

Training & development opportunities

Discounted gym and pool memberships

Job summary

Lismore City Council is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of urban stormwater programs. You will influence long-term infrastructure planning, support sustainable growth and protect community assets across the region.

The role focuses on asset management, USMP alignment, catchment modelling and grant management, with opportunities for strategic financial oversight and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional membership of Engineers Australia or Australian Water Association.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Asset Management: Implement best practices to optimize lifecycle and performance of stormwater assets.
• Program Development: Develop and maintain a forward works program for urban stormwater drainage.
• USMP Implementation: Progress actions in the revised USMP and coordinate planning.
• Catchment Modelling: Extend and refine the stormwater catchment model for planning.
• Project Prioritisation: Develop robust method to prioritise stormwater projects.
• Grant Management: Identify and pursue funding sources; manage grants compliance.
• Financial Oversight: Lead budgets and provide financial insights to senior leadership.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure planning activities comply with legislation and mitigate risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Lismore City Council is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of urban stormwater programs. You will influence long-term infrastructure planning, support sustainable growth and protect community assets across the region.

The role focuses on asset management, USMP alignment, catchment modelling and grant management, with opportunities for strategic financial oversight and risk management.