Strategic Lead — Catchments & Waterways Resilience

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Council is seeking a Coordinator Catchment & Waterways to lead a specialist team and shape strategic approaches to catchment management, flood risk, waterways and coastal planning in the Sutherland Shire. Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, you will influence long-term environmental and infrastructure decisions with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will drive strategies, develop business cases, coordinate studies and provide expert advice on flood risk and water quality, while building strong

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience in catchment, waterways, floodplain, stormwater or coastal management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience developing strategies, plans, business cases and funding submissions.
• Ability translating complex technical information into clear, practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of technical specialists.
• Drive development and delivery of catchment, floodplain, stormwater and coastal management strategies and programs.
• Provide expert advice on flood risk, waterways, water quality and coastal processes.
• Develop business cases, funding applications and strategic investment proposals.
• Coordinate technical studies, consultants and multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups.
• Support evidence-based decision making through data analysis, risk assessments and long-term planning.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, community groups and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic planning

Funding submissions

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Water Engineering

Project Management

Job description

Council is seeking a Coordinator Catchment & Waterways to lead a specialist team and shape strategic approaches to catchment management, flood risk, waterways and coastal planning in the Sutherland Shire. Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, you will influence long-term environmental and infrastructure decisions with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will drive strategies, develop business cases, coordinate studies and provide expert advice on flood risk and water quality, while building strong