Sutherland Shire Council

Waterways Engineer

Are you passionate about water resources, stormwater management and creating sustainable outcomes for communities? Join our Strategic Asset Management team and play a key role in protecting and enhancing one of Sydney's most unique natural environments.

As our Waterways Engineer, you'll help deliver projects and strategies that improve water quality, manage flood risks, enhance stormwater infrastructure and protect our waterways for future generations. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise while influencing long-term planning and delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

What you'll be doing

You'll work across a diverse range of engineering and environmental initiatives, including:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of projects focused on waterways, stormwater, floodplain management and catchment health.
• Providing specialist engineering advice to internal stakeholders, consultants and the community.
• Managing consultants and technical studies, including hydraulic and flood modelling.
• Developing engineering guidelines, policies and strategic plans.
• Preparing grant applications to secure funding for important community projects.
• Contributing to asset management, infrastructure planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You're an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively to deliver practical, sustainable solutions. You combine strong technical capability with excellent communication skills and enjoy building positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

You'll also bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Environmental), related degree or nearing completion
• Experience in stormwater or floodplain management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current NSW Class C Driver's Licence.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm:Sunday 12th July 2026.
• Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package:$99,569 - $105,544 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work:Full Time, working 35 hours per week.You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Tristan Whitley, Coordinator Asset Management and Waterways[email protected]for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner,[email protected]can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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