Stormwater & Floodplain Engineer — Lead Sustainable Infrastructure

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

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.