Waterways Engineer

Waterways Engineer Sutherland Shire Council Sutherland Full-time, Onsite

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Waterways Engineer to join its Strategic Asset Management team. This role is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and enhancement of one of Sydney's unique natural environments, focusing on water resources, stormwater management, and sustainable community outcomes.

The Waterways Engineer will be instrumental in delivering projects and strategies aimed at improving water quality, managing flood risks, enhancing stormwater infrastructure, and safeguarding waterways for future generations. This position allows for the application of technical expertise to influence long-term planning and achieve tangible community benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of initiatives concerning waterways, stormwater, floodplain management, and catchment health.
• Provide expert engineering advice to internal stakeholders, consultants, and the community.
• Oversee consultants and technical studies, including hydraulic and flood modelling.
• Develop engineering guidelines, policies, and strategic plans.
• Prepare grant applications to secure funding for community projects.
• Contribute to asset management, infrastructure planning, and continuous improvement efforts.

About You:

The ideal candidate is an engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and collaborates effectively to produce practical, sustainable solutions. You possess strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and enjoy fostering positive relationships within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Environmental), a related degree, or nearing completion.
• Experience in stormwater or floodplain management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Join Our Team and Grow With Us!

Sutherland Shire Council invites applications for this challenging and rewarding role. To apply, please respond to the online application questions and submit your resume, detailing why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 12th July 2026. Interview Period: Within 2 weeks of the job advertisement closing.

Package: $99,569 - $105,544 gross per annum, plus 12% superannuation. Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. A 19-day month option is available through Council's flex system.

Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programs, and novated lease options.

Pre-Employment Screening: Suitable candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and a Criminal History, Qualification, and Working with Children Check. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of all checks.

Enquiries: For job-specific queries, please contact Tristan Whitley, Coordinator Asset Management and Waterways, at TWh•••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au. For recruitment-related queries, please contact Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at JJo•••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

A link to the Position Description is available.

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