Stormwater Engineer

Careers at Council; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week with RDO

14% employer superannuation

Paid Parental Leave

Long Service Leave

Study Assistance program

Corporate fitness program

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Cessnock City Council is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer for a role spanning floodplain management, stormwater drainage, asset management, and Capital Works across the LGA.

You will provide technical advice, work with planning, project delivery and infrastructure management, and support special projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent with extensive experience.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater design, investigation and maintenance.
• Experience in capital works budgeting and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input reviewing NHVR applications and bridge/culvert constraints.
• Prioritise Bridge Replacement Program per Asset Management Plan.
• Lead floodplain management and stormwater planning including flood studies.
• Manage assets: bridge, dam, stormwater, including inspections and GIS data.
• Plan Capital Works: scoping, costing, budgeting and scheduling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage consultants and procurement.
• Identify grant funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Environmental infrastructure

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

Asset management systems

Job description

Shape the future of stormwater and flood management across the Cessnock Local Government Area.

We’re looking for an experienced Stormwater Engineer to bring their technical expertise to a varied role spanning floodplain management, stormwater drainage, infrastructure asset management and Capital Works. You’ll work across planning, project delivery and infrastructure management, providing technical advice and supporting special projects across the LGA.

As the Stormwater Engineer you will:

• Provide technical input in reviewing NHVR applications, considering the condition, load capacity and structural limitations of Council bridges and major culverts.
• Review and prioritise the Bridge Replacement Program in accordance with Council’s Bridge Asset Management Plan.
• Lead floodplain management, flood mitigation and stormwater planning, including flood studies, floodplain risk management plans, drainage network planning and flood certificates.
• Manage Council’s bridge, dam, stormwater and flood infrastructure assets, including asset inspections, reporting, asset registers, condition data, GIS information and asset management systems.
• Plan and manage Capital Works Programs, including project investigation, scoping, cost estimating, budgeting, prioritisation, scheduling and delivery.
• Provide engineering advice across environmental infrastructure, development referrals, flood safety and risk management, while working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consultants, procurement and contract processes, and contribute to grant funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification, together with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of the design, investigation and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
• Experience implementing strategies and policies relating to environmental infrastructure.
• Strong project management experience in the planning, scoping and scheduling of civil infrastructure, including cost estimating and Capital Works budgeting.

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Remuneration

$103,063 - $118,523 per annum plus superannuation, a leaseback vehicle and 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance.

The Benefits

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to projects that support the safety, resilience and long‑term sustainability of Cessnock’s infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, build strong stakeholder relationships and make a tangible contribution to the local community.

• 35 hour week with an monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight arrangement
• 14% employer superannuation
• My Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Concessional Christmas Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Free parking on-site

What's Next?

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre‑employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please ***************@cessnock.nsw.gov.aufor a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact:

Cam Martin, Asset Planning Manager on 0428 597 ***

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.