At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead stormwater drainage planning and management for a vibrant coastal community.
- Company: Join Lake Macquarie City Council, shaping a sustainable future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, long service leave, and education assistance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure and enhance environmental resilience.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in stormwater management required.
The predicted salary is between 118937 - 138224 $ per year.
Shape the future of one of Australia's most unique coastal cities. As our Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer, you'll play a key role in the long-term planning, management and improvement of Lake Macquarie's stormwater drainage network. Working within the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you'll help ensure our community's drainage assets remain safe, sustainable and resilient for future generations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic asset management and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.
This exciting role will:
- Lead the planning and management of Council's stormwater drainage assets
- Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs that support informed investment decisions
- Provide specialist engineering advice on stormwater infrastructure, risk and asset performance
- Identify and prioritise future drainage improvement opportunities through assessment, analysis and planning
- Manage investigations, feasibility assessments and capital works planning activities
- Mentor and support colleagues through technical leadership and peer review
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes for the community
- Support compliance obligations relating to declared dams, stormwater programs and associated infrastructure initiatives
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced engineer with a strong background in stormwater infrastructure and asset management. You enjoy solving complex problems, making evidence-based decisions and influencing positive outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise. You can confidently manage competing priorities, communicate complex information in plain English and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
To be successful, you will bring:
- A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience assessing stormwater and drainage infrastructure and developing practical engineering solutions
- Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning and renewal programming
- Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and engineering advice
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
- A Class C Driver's Licence
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:
- Competitive salary from $118,937 to $138,224 per year + 12% superannuation
- Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- 35-hour working week, with flexible conditions
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Education assistance
- Training and development opportunities
- Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Veli Sedev, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on 0466 144 *** or via ***********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0*** or via *************@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
