Stormwater Investigations Engineer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home opportunities

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Stormwater Investigations Engineer to join the Environment & Resilience team on a permanent, full-time basis (35 hours per week).

You will assess stormwater and flooding enquiries, deliver minor renewal projects, and provide technical advice to residents and stakeholders, with a strong focus on community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assess, prioritise and investigate stormwater and flooding enquiries.
• Deliver practical stormwater renewal and improvement projects.
• Provide timely technical advice on stormwater and flood-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prioritise and investigate stormwater and flooding enquiries, delivering practical solutions and exceptional customer service to the community.
• Manage the delivery of minor stormwater renewal, maintenance and improvement projects from investigation through to completion.
• Provide timely and reliable technical advice on stormwater and flood-related matters to support Council, residents and other stakeholders.

Job description

Title: Stormwater Investigations Engineer,Permanent - Full-time Role, 35hours per week

Salary Range: $115,927.66 to $134,726.96 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience) + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Environment & Resilience Business Unit manages complex environmental and engineering programs and projects to achieve quality outcomes for the residents and the environment of the Northern Beaches. The Business Unit delivers the strategic and operational management of:

• Bushland and biodiversity protection and restoration including threatened species and pest species management and the control of bush fire risk
• Catchment, waterway and coastal management including ecological, risk and restoration programs
• Strategic environmental systems & programs, climate change adaptation/resilience and corporate sustainability
• Environmental education, volunteering and engagement
• Development Engineering including subdivision works, development approvals, and certification of development works
• Stormwater asset maintenance, renewals and design and construction of new assets
• Floodplain risk planning and management.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and work from home opportunities
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our opportunity:

• 1. Assess, prioritise and investigate stormwater and flooding enquiries, delivering practical solutions and exceptional customer service to the community.
• 2. Manage the delivery of minor stormwater renewal, maintenance and improvement projects from investigation through to completion.
• 3. Provide timely and reliable technical advice on stormwater and flood-related matters to support Council, residents and other stakeholders.

About you:

We’re looking for a customer-focused and self-motivated engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, managing competing priorities and delivering practical outcomes for the community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on 25 September 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 30 September 2026 to 14 October 2026
• Questions? Please call Leon Tan 02 8495 5*** during business hours

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5***.