About the Role
Provide project management and technical engineering expertise to support Council's Floodplain Management Program. This includes assessing flood‑related development proposals, managing grants, contributing financial inputs to strategic planning, coordinating technical studies and mitigation works, and supporting the operation of Council's Flood Alert Network and future Total Flood Warning System.
The main duties of this role include:
- Project manage Flood Studies, Flood Risk Management Studies, Flood Risk Management Plans and their implementation for the City in accordance with the NSW Flood Prone Land Policy and the NSW Flood Risk Management Manual (2023).
- Provide technical advice and assessment of flood related information submitted with development applications.
- Provide technical advice and assessment of flood related information submitted with caravan park applications.
- Prepare project scoping and estimates for the implementation of flood risk management plans and new investigations, monitor progress in accordance with project management principles.
- Prepare technical project briefs and procurement documents to engage consultants and/or contractors as required for technical studies, detail design works, and construction works.
- Provide technical input to entrance management activities, including the preparation of relevant policies, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, and support the coordination of the implementation of entrance management activities
- Coordinate and prepare grant applications and integrate Council's matching funds into the Council budget and Management Planning process.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Civil/Environmental Engineering Degree or equivalent.
- Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineering status with the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Minimum 5 years' professional experience in floodplain management and floodplain engineering.
- Class C Driver's Licence.
- Proof of right to work in Australia
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- Please outline your understanding of, and experience with, delivering the NSW Floodplain Management Program.
- Council manages several Intermittently Closed and Open Lake and Lagoon (ICOLL) and river entrances. Please outline your knowledge and experience relating to entrance management activities.
- A primary purpose of the Senior Floodplain Engineer role is to provide advice to Development Services and Strategic Planning regarding proposed developments on flood prone land. Please outline your experience in this context.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close: Friday, 17 April 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Alexander Aronsson - Floodplain & Stormwater Coordinator - 02 4429 3280
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
