Lake Macquarie City Council

Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer

Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer

Permanent, full-time

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Shape the future of one of Australia's most unique coastal cities.

As our Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer, you'll play a key role in the long-term planning, management and improvement of Lake Macquarie's stormwater drainage network. Working within the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you'll help ensure our community's drainage assets remain safe, sustainable and resilient for future generations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic asset management and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

This exciting role will:

• Lead the planning and management of Council's stormwater drainage assets
• Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs that support informed investment decisions
• Provide specialist engineering advice on stormwater infrastructure, risk and asset performance
• Identify and prioritise future drainage improvement opportunities through assessment, analysis and planning
• Manage investigations, feasibility assessments and capital works planning activities
• Mentor and support colleagues through technical leadership and peer review
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes for the community
• Support compliance obligations relating to declared dams, stormwater programs and associated infrastructure initiatives

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

You are an experienced engineer with a strong background in stormwater infrastructure and asset management. You enjoy solving complex problems, making evidence-based decisions and influencing positive outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise.

You can confidently manage competing priorities, communicate complex information in plain English and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience assessing stormwater and drainage infrastructure and developing practical engineering solutions
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning and renewal programming
• Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and engineering advice
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
• A Class C Driver's Licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $118,937 to $138,224 per year + 12% superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35-hour working week, with flexible conditions
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Education assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
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LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 18 October 2026
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactVeli Sedev,Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on0466 144 572or via email[email protected]
• If you need assistance submitting your applicationclick hereor please contactAshlea Norris,Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0759or via email[email protected]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.