Application Closing Date: 17 July 2025

Floodplain Engineer

Permanent Full-time

Work-life balance, enjoy a 35-hour work week with a variable day off every 19 days and flexible working arrangements (WFH opportunities).

Enjoy a Council owned and maintain leaseback vehicle

Attractive and Competitive Salary: $103,974.52 - $120,835.78 + 3.5% Civil liability allowance (CLA) + 12% Superannuation per annum (Depending on Experience & Qualifications)

Are you ready to lead the way in floodplain and stormwater solutions - making a real difference to community safety? We want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Floodplain Engineer, you'll report to the Coordinator Roads and Drainage Assets and will be assessing development applications, issuing flood certificates, and responding to community and developer enquiries on flooding and stormwater. You'll also manage flood studies and risk management plans, support stormwater infrastructure design (including SQUIDs), prepare grant applications and lead and develop Council's floodplain management program.

The role also includes managing Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and technical reports. Strong technical knowledge and report writing skill, having the ability to provide sound engineering advice across Council teams and the ability to facilitate committee meetings with confidence and professionalism will be essential.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire is at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, a region renowned for its natural beauty, strong community connections, and thriving local economy. As a council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future, ensuring our residents enjoy a high quality of life while preserving the unique character of our Shire.

A Great Place to Live & Work

With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee offers a balanced lifestyle, blending vibrant townships with green open spaces. We are a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and individuals can enjoy a strong sense of community. Midway between Sydney, Canberra, and Wollongong, our Shire provides the perfect mix of regional charm and modern amenities.

At Wingecarribee Shire Council, our RESPECT values drive the way we work: Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork. These principles guide how we work, support our community, and drive positive change every day. Join us in making Wingecarribee the best place in NSW for all generations to live, work, and thrive!

What you'll need to succeed (Essential Criteria)

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with minimum 3 years demonstrated experience within similar or like role.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in stormwater and floodplain management, maintenance, construction, modelling and design of infrastructure such as stormwater pipelines, culverts, open channels, gross pollutant traps, detention basins, wetlands & Water Sensitive Urban Drainage (WSUD) design solutions.

Competence in the use of floodplain analysis software as TUFLOW, RAFTS. WBNM and QGIS or other GIS related software and other land information tools.

Demonstrated experience in managing projects, managing contracts and preparing briefs in relation to tenders/quotations.

High level computer literacy skills with spreadsheets, databases, word processing and web base applications.

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective report writing, high-level customer service, and the ability to facilitate committee meetings with confidence and professionalism.

Proven knowledge in preparing grant applications, especially with DPE.

Hold current C Class driver's licence.

What's in it for you?

Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation

Variable day off every 19 days

Health & wellbeing initiatives - Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines

Career development & learning support -Tertiary assistance available

Flexible working arrangements - WFH opportunities

Enjoy a Council owned and maintain leaseback vehicle

Community & social engagement - Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.

Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

How to Apply

Be the expert behind smarter floodplain planning - make your mark today and apply now!

Submit the following documents:

Your Resume - showcasing your skills & experience.

Relevant Certifications - qualifications and licenses

Responses to the Essential Criteria - explain how your expertise aligns with the essential requirements of the role as outlined in the position description attached.

Questions?

Contact Nasser Hossain (Coordinator Roads and Drainage Assets) on 02 4868 0888.

Applications close: 17 July 2025 - don't miss this opportunity!

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.