At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful engineering projects focused on stormwater and flooding assessments.
- Company: Join Sutherland Shire Council, dedicated to community safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work hours, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering with stormwater expertise.
The predicted salary is between 117525 - 124574 $ per year.
- Join a dynamic team dedicated to environmental and engineering assessments.
- Utilise your expertise in stormwater and flooding to influence development outcomes.
- Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering growth and technical knowledge.
- Contribute to community safety and sustainability through impactful engineering solutions.
- Join a dynamic team dedicated to environmental and engineering assessments.
- Utilise your expertise in stormwater and flooding to influence development outcomes.
- Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering growth and technical knowledge.
- Contribute to community safety and sustainability through impactful engineering solutions.
About Us
Sutherland Shire Council is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community through effective planning and development practises.
We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability.
With a strong focus on community engagement, our team works diligently to ensure that all development proposals meet the highest standards of environmental and engineering excellence.
About The Role
The Senior Development Engineer – Stormwater and Flooding will play a crucial role in assessing development proposals to evaluate their environmental and engineering impacts.
This position involves preparing and reviewing engineering plans, providing specialist advice on flooding and water quality, and contributing technical expertise to various project teams.
As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior staff and may occasionally act as a team leader.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil or environmental engineering with extensive experience in stormwater and flooding assessments.
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Strong experience in stormwater and flooding assessment.
- Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic software (e. g., Drains, Turflow, Arc Map, HEC-RAS, MUSIC).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adept problem-solving and analytical skills.
In addition to technical expertise, you will demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
Package: $117,525 - $124,574 gross p. a. plus 12% superannuation.
Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time. Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check.
Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Grant Rayner, Development Assessment **************@ssc. nsw. gov. aufor any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business ************@ssc. nsw. gov. aucan assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council.
We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging.
If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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