Sydney
Infrastructure Planning/Infrastructure Services/City Services
Full Time/Permanent
$112,968 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
A rare opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced Asset Engineer to join the Stormwater Drainage and Flooding team.
In this role, you will be helping to manage the City’s floodplain management and stormwater asset management programs by performing site inspections, drainage feasibility investigations and asset condition assessments, and by providing technical input to customer enquiries and developing stormwater asset renewal and maintenance work programs to meet the City’s needs, standards and policies.
The position holder will also support the Stormwater Drainage and Flooding team by working with relevant stakeholders to develop and maintain accurate asset registers and GIS data ensuring the quality of assets being handed over.
We’re looking for someone with:
- tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of infrastructure asset management
- understanding of stormwater infrastructure, water quality, and floodplain management, preferably in a local government context
- experience with stormwater-related numerical modelling and design
- proficiency in asset management information systems and GIS mapping tools
- demonstrated ability to investigate and report on civil infrastructure matters
- experience preparing briefs and managing projects at a design or investigation level
- strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach
- class C NSW Driver’s Licence.
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This role has the option to enter into a team-based 9-day fortnight condensed work arrangement + hybrid working model.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.
Applications must be submitted onlineby 11:59pm, Tuesday 10th March
For more information,contact Adrian Smit, Senior Engineer Water Quality on 02 9265 9599 or asmit@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us atrecruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9333.
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