Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra days off during Christmas

10 days sick leave

5 days MyLeave flexible personal leave

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking an experienced Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to manage Councils stormwater infrastructure and reduce flood risk. This permanent full-time role offers 35 hours per week and a 9 day fortnight, with a salary from 116,614.48 to 130,608.39 plus super.

You will provide expert technical advice, lead flood studies, plan capital works, and coordinate contractors to deliver sustainable outcomes for the Bayside community.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification that meets the eligibility requirements for membership with Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in urban stormwater drainage, catchment management, floodplain risk management and stormwater infrastructure planning.
• Sound knowledge of the NSW Flood Risk Management Framework, floodplain risk management processes and stormwater asset management principles.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling software, databases, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical investigations, assess development proposals and provide clear, practical engineering advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on stormwater-related issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and plans and flood mitigation strategies in accordance with the NSW Flood Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and implement policies for managing flood-prone land within Bayside LGA to mitigate risk.
• Plan and deliver sustainable stormwater capital works programs that meet service levels and community needs while minimising asset lifecycle costs.
• Coordinate contractors and consultants for planning, construction, and maintenance of drainage systems, stormwater treatment measures, and flood mitigation works.
• Prepare project briefs for capital works, flood studies, and risk management plans.
• Assess and review stormwater asset management plans, flood studies, and stormwater quality strategies.

Skills

Stormwater engineering

Floodplain risk management

Infrastructure planning

Hydrological modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

• Make a lasting impact by shaping stormwater infrastructure and flood risk management across Bayside
• Permanent Full Time, 35hr per week, 9 day fortnight (accrued)
• Salary from $116,614.48 to $130,608.39 plus 12% super

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

Bayside Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to play a key role in managing Councils stormwater infrastructure, reducing flood risk and delivering sustainable outcomes for our community.

The divers and rewarding role offer the opportunity to contribute to strategic infrastructure planning, floodplain risk management, stormwater asset management and the delivery of capital works and flood mitigation initiatives. You will provide specialist technical advice, manage complex projects and help shape resilient and sustainable infrastructure across Bayside.

Primary purpose of the role is to:

• Provide expert technical advice on stormwater-related issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and plans and flood mitigation strategies in accordance with the NSW Flood Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and implement policies for managing flood-prone land within Bayside LGA to mitigate risk.
• Plan and deliver sustainable stormwater capital works programs that meet service levels and community needs while minimising asset lifecycle costs.
• Coordinate contractors and consultants for planning, construction, and maintenance of drainage systems, stormwater treatment measures, and flood mitigation works.
• Prepare project briefs for capital works, flood studies, and risk management plans.
• Assess and review stormwater asset management plans, flood studies, and stormwater quality strategies.

For further details about the position and its responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be proactive and technically capable engineer with demonstrated experience in stormwater engineering, floodplain risk management and infrastructure planning. You will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement and the ability to develop practical and sustainable solutions to complex engineer challenges.

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification that meets the eligibility requirements for membership with Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in urban stormwater drainage, catchment management, floodplain risk management and stormwater infrastructure planning.
• Sound knowledge of the NSW Flood Risk Management Framework, floodplain risk management processes and stormwater asset management principles.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling software, databases, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical investigations, assess development proposals and provide clear, practical engineering advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing Date: Monday, 2 November 2026

Salary: From$116,614 to $130,608 pa + 3.5% Civil Liability allowance + 12% superannuation

Enquiries: Akshay Mokal – Coordinator Asset Planning on 9562 1570 or at ************@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.