About the Role
Drive innovative stormwater solutions that contributes to resilient communities and support sustainable growth on the Sunshine Coast.
The Urban Growth Projects Branch plays a critical role in shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast. The team leads structure planning and master planning for key greenfield growth areas and negotiates infrastructure outcomes that deliver long‐term benefits to the community. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Branch ensures infrastructure planning supports liveability, resilience, and sustainable development.
As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to support prioritisation and delivery of stormwater network upgrades across the region. This is an influential role where your investigations, modelling, and advice directly inform Council decision‐making. You will work on complex drainage challenges, contribute to resilient infrastructure outcomes and support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead planning investigations and concept designs for stormwater network upgrades
* Deliver advanced drainage and hydraulic modelling
* Prepare clear, evidence‐based technical reports to guide investment decisions
* Provide expert technical support through design, construction, and on‐maintenance phases
Qualifications
You hold a Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline recognised by the Engineers Australia.
* Seasoned stormwater engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that make a real community impact.
* Strong expertise in drainage investigations and hydraulic modelling, including experience developing and running TUFLOW 2D models for network planning and flood assessment.
* Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical information clearly and confidently, producing high‐quality reports that support informed decision‐making by both technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
* Professionalism and integrity, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment while ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and Council guidelines.
Benefits
* Wellbeing: initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* Flexibility: flexible working including a 9‐day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model.
* Extras: salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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