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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).
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 Your New 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.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and 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
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
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 needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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 Royer
Contact
recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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