At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape stormwater infrastructure and manage flood risk for the Bayside community.
- Company: Bayside Council, committed to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, extra leave, health programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on innovative community initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable infrastructure and community safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in stormwater and floodplain management.
The predicted salary is between 61448 - 130608 $ per year.
Make a lasting impact by shaping stormwater infrastructure and flood risk management across Bayside.
Permanent Full Time, 35hr per week, 9 day fortnight (accrued). Salary from $116,614.48 to $130,608.39 plus 12% super.
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.
About the role:
Bayside Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Stormwater and Floodplain Engineer to play a key role in managing Councils stormwater infrastructure, reducing flood risk and delivering sustainable outcomes for our community. The diverse and rewarding role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic infrastructure planning, floodplain risk management, stormwater asset management and the delivery of capital works and flood mitigation initiatives. You will provide specialist technical advice, manage complex projects and help shape resilient and sustainable infrastructure across Bayside.
Primary purpose of the role is to:
- 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.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and technically capable engineer with demonstrated experience in stormwater engineering, floodplain risk management and infrastructure planning. You will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement and the ability to develop practical and sustainable solutions to complex engineering challenges. You will bring:
- 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.
Our benefits and culture:
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year.
- 10 days sick leave each year.
- 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year.
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access to Fitness Passport.
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations.
Closing Date: Monday, 2 November 2026.
Salary: From $116,614 to $130,608 pa + 3.5% Civil Liability allowance + 12% superannuation.
Enquiries: Akshay Mokal – Coordinator Asset Planning on 9562 1570 or at ************@bayside.nsw.gov.au.
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position. Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
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