Stormwater & Floodplain Engineer: Build Resilient Bayside

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5% Civil Liability allowance

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to manage stormwater infrastructure, reduce flood risk, and deliver sustainable outcomes for the Bayside community.

The role focuses on strategic infrastructure planning, floodplain risk management, and capital works delivery, with ability to provide specialist technical advice and lead complex projects across Bayside.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent per Engineers Australia.
• Experience in urban stormwater drainage and floodplain risk management.
• Knowledge of NSW Flood Risk Management Framework.
• Proficiency in modelling software, databases and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret investigations and provide practical engineering advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on stormwater issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and plans and flood mitigation strategies.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydrological modelling software

Hydraulic modelling software

Data analysis tools

Databases

Job description

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to manage stormwater infrastructure, reduce flood risk, and deliver sustainable outcomes for the Bayside community.

The role focuses on strategic infrastructure planning, floodplain risk management, and capital works delivery, with ability to provide specialist technical advice and lead complex projects across Bayside.