About the team

We are the Asset Custodian for the City’s stormwater assets totalling over $8.2 billion worth of assets including, but not limited to approximately, 2,800 kilometres of drainage pipe, 250 kilometres of surface drains, 500+ water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets and 1,200+ gross pollutant traps (GPT’s).

Our stormwater team has substantial experience delivering simple local drainage renewals/fixes to major projects including large culvert crossings, bridges, and significant stormwater network upgrades. Working in this team will provide you mentorship opportunities to improve technical knowledge, learn from specialists in other disciples and grow as an Engineer.

We coordinate and deliver strategic and tactical asset management planning, asset information and data management and contributed asset review and acceptance functions for the Department.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Stormwater/Civil Engineer who will contribute their expertise and operate with autonomy and limited direction from management. You will manage the prioritisation of the City’s stormwater renewal programs. In this role you will act the Asset Custodian Representative prioritising asset renewal projects through the planning and concept design phases before transitioning the projects to our delivery team who will see the project through detailed design and construction. This spans assets from our underground stormwater network to culverts and surface drains, as well as addressing safety upgrades with the inclusion of exclusion grates/flaps or fencing.

For more information on this position including the roles and responsibilities, please view the Position Brief, via the paperclip icon.

We’re looking for people who have:

· advanced interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus.

· highly developed analytical, problem solving, negotiation and investigative skills to provide sound advice, options and recommendations to influence project outcomes in particular communicating engineering findings and outcomes.

a Degree of Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and / or equivalent experience in stormwater design.

5+ years’ experience in stormwater design / surface water engineering ideally with some experience in delivering programs of work.

Sound understanding of the following: the City’s Land Development Guidelines, QUDM, Austroads, TMR specifications, ARR19.

experience in software, ArcGIS, TUFLOW, MUSIC, AutoCAD, 12d, URBS (desired but not essential).

a commitment to undertake continuing professional development (CPD).

current Australian C Class unrestricted Driver Licence.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

A stable working environment with job security

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

· Salary sacrifice vehicles on novated lease and superannuation

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

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For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. (LinkedIn only).

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected].

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Alex Le'Roy

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.