Stormwater & Floodplain Engineer – Impactful Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas leave

Sick leave

MyLeave

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness Passport

Skin checks

Job summary

Bayside Council in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to manage the council's stormwater infrastructure, reduce flood risk and deliver sustainable outcomes for the community. This permanent full-time role offers a 9-day fortnight and a 35-hour week, with salary from A$116,614 to A$130,608 plus 12% super.

You will lead flood studies, develop policies for flood-prone land, coordinate contractors and prepare briefs for capital works, while shaping resilient

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification that meets Engineers Australia eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience in urban stormwater drainage, catchment management, floodplain risk management and stormwater infrastructure planning.
• Sound knowledge of 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

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Driver's Licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydrological modelling software

Databases

Data analysis tools

Job description

Bayside Council in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to manage the council's stormwater infrastructure, reduce flood risk and deliver sustainable outcomes for the community. This permanent full-time role offers a 9-day fortnight and a 35-hour week, with salary from A$116,614 to A$130,608 plus 12% super.

You will lead flood studies, develop policies for flood-prone land, coordinate contractors and prepare briefs for capital works, while shaping resilient