Sydney
Infrastructure Planning/Infrastructure Services/City Services
Full Time/Permanent
$149,833.00 - 167,903.00 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
The City of Sydney is seeking an experienced and motivated engineering leader to join our Infrastructures Services team as Principal Engineer- Stormwater Drainage and Flooding.
This is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic management of the City's stormwater drainage and water quality asset network and the delivery of the City's Floodplain Risk Management Programs. The position plays an important role in ensuring the City's stormwater infrastructure is planned, maintained and improved to support a safe, resilient and sustainable city.
Working within a complex urban environment you will:
- Lead a specialist engineering team responsible for managing stormwater drainage and water quality assets and provide expert technical advice across council programs and development projects.
- Oversee the development and implementation of asset management strategies, asset management plans, capital and maintenance work programs to ensure assets are managed sustainability and in line with service levels, regulatory requirements and community expectations.
- Lead the City's Floodplain Risk Management program, including the preparation and implementation of flood studies and floodplain risk management plans, and the use of modelling tools and data to support informed infrastructure planning decisions.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to delivering integrated infrastructure outcomes that enhance the City's environmental performance, resilience and liveability.
- Contribute to the continued evolution of the City of Sydney as a leading global city for future generations.
- Bring strong asset management and infrastructure planning experience, proven leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, consultants and the community.
To be successful in this role, you will have
- A degree level tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a related discipline).
- A current class C NSW driver's licence.
- Demonstrated experience in stormwater drainage, water quality and floodplain management.
- Strong asset management and infrastructure planning experience, proven leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, consultants and the community.
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, 1 April 2026
For more information, contact Gamini Weththasinghe, Asset Services Manager, Infrastructure Services on 02 9265 7814.
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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