Senior Stormwater Engineer

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Novated lease

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to lead long-term asset management and planning for stormwater infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, strategy and asset management, guiding investment and resilience across the city’s waterways.

Reporting to the Coordinator Asset Management and Waterways, you will deliver asset management strategies, capital programs and lifecycle plans while advising on technical stormwater and flood issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in stormwater, flood, civil infrastructure or asset management.
• Experience managing asset portfolios and long-term planning.
• Strong analytical skills to translate technical data into strategy.
• Experience preparing technical reports, tender docs and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stormwater asset management strategies and plans.
• Lead lifecycle planning, scenario modelling and long-term investment forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, resilience and service outcomes.
• Prepare annual and multi-year capital works and maintenance programs.
• Initiate and scope infrastructure projects including business cases and budgets.
• Manage consultants and contractors for specialist projects.

Skills

Stormwater

Asset Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Contractor Management

Civil Infrastructure

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Asset Management & Waterways Sutherland Shire Council

Help Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure

Are you ready to move beyond project delivery and influence how an entire city's stormwater network is planned, managed and renewed?

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a strategic and technically accomplished Senior Stormwater Engineer to lead the long-term planning and asset management of a diverse and critical stormwater infrastructure portfolio.

This is more than an engineering role.

It's an opportunity to influence multimillion-dollar investment decisions, drive flood resilience outcomes, shape future infrastructure strategies, and leave a lasting legacy for one of Sydney's most unique and environmentally significant regions.

Working within our Asset Management & Waterways team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our stormwater systems continue to meet the challenges of climate variability, urban growth and community expectations for generations to come.

Why This Role?

As our Senior Stormwater Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of engineering, strategy and asset management, giving you the opportunity to:

• Shape long-term infrastructure investment decisions
• Influence stormwater and flood resilience strategies across the Shire
• Drive innovation in asset management practices and systems
• Lead strategic planning for critical public infrastructure Work on complex and technically challenging projects
• Engage with senior stakeholders and decision makers
• Make a tangible impact on community sustainability and resilience

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys thinking strategically, influencing outcomes, and applying technical expertise to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Asset Management and Waterways, you will provide specialist engineering and asset management expertise to support the long-term sustainability, performance and resilience of Council's stormwater and flood-related infrastructure assets.

You'll lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies, capital investment programs and lifecycle planning initiatives while providing expert technical advice across a broad range of stormwater and flood management matters.

Your work will directly inform how Council plans, prioritises and invests in critical infrastructure assets worth millions of dollars.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing stormwater asset management strategies, policies and plans.
• Leading lifecycle planning, scenario modelling and long-term investment forecasting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve asset performance, resilience and service outcomes.
• Preparing annual and multi-year capital works and maintenance programs.
• Initiating and scoping infrastructure projects, including business case development and budget estimation.
• Managing consultants and contractors to deliver specialist projects and studies.
• Maintaining and enhancing Council's asset management systems and practices.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement, project control groups and cross-functional collaboration.
• Providing expert technical advice relating to stormwater and flood engineering.
• Supporting continuous improvement and innovation across Council's asset management framework.

About You

We're looking for a confident engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and stakeholder influence.

You will bring:

Essential

• Degree qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater, flood, civil infrastructure or asset management environments.
• Experience managing infrastructure asset portfolios and long-term planning programs.
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate technical information into strategic recommendations.
• Proven experience preparing technical reports, specifications, tender documentation, grant submissions and business cases.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Highly Regarded

• Postgraduate qualifications in Stormwater Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Knowledge of local government infrastructure planning and asset management frameworks.
• Experience with Asset Management Information Systems.
• Understanding of Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements and the Local Government Act 1993.

Why Join Sutherland Shire Council?

At Sutherland Shire Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is committed to innovation, sustainability and delivering meaningful outcomes for its community.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• Opportunities to lead strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• A collaborative and highly skilled professional team.
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• A diverse portfolio of engineering and asset management challenges.
• The ability to influence real investment decisions and community outcomes.
• A positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture.
• The satisfaction of delivering infrastructure that will benefit the community for decades to come.

Build Resilience. Drive Strategy. Leave a Legacy.

If you're an experienced engineer looking for an opportunity to influence how a major Council plans and manages its stormwater infrastructure into the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a more resilient, sustainable and connected Sutherland Shire.

Reach out to Tristan Whitley, Coordinator Asset Management and Waterways ,[e-mail] for any job specific enquiries.

Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

• Package: $111,776 to $121,051 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19-day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.