Associate / Senior Associate / Technical Director – Flood Modelling Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW
The Opportunity
We are continuing to grow our flood modelling capability and are seeking experienced professionals to join our team at an Associate, Senior Associate, or Technical Director level.
This presents a career-defining opportunity to work on complex flood and stormwater projects across sectors including major infrastructure, energy, aviation, water, and defence.
You will play a key role in shaping technical outcomes, mentoring our team, and strengthening client relationships across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, while working within a collaborative and high-performing environment where technical excellence and knowledge sharing are central to how we operate.
About The Role
In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise in flood modelling with leadership, project delivery, and client engagement responsibilities.
Lead and deliver flood modelling, hydrology, and hydraulic assessments across a diverse portfolio of projects, applying advanced tools and knowledge to develop robust solutions to complex project challenges.
Provide technical oversight and review modelling outputs to deliver quality and consistency, and develop practical and defensible solutions to complex flood risk challenges.
Drive continuous improvement in modelling approaches.
Lead projects from concept through to detailed design, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and maintain high standards of technical excellence and documentation across all deliverables.
Proactively identify risks and implement sound project and financial management practices.
Build strong relationships with clients, including infrastructure owners, water authorities, and councils, and act as a trusted advisor by understanding client needs and influencing outcomes.
Identify and secure recent opportunities,



contributing to the growth of flood and water services, and represent the business through industry engagement and professional networks.
Assist in the mentoring and growth of a team of flood modellers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and supporting capability development and succession planning within the team.
About You
Hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, and be an Engineers Australia Chartered Engineer.
Have strong experience in flood modelling within a consulting environment, including proficiency with tools such as TUFLOW, RORB, and similar platforms.
Possess strong expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain management, with the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
Have experience managing projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, supported by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
At the Associate level, be a recognised flood modelling specialist with strong project delivery experience and emerging leadership capability.
At the Senior Associate level, be a trusted advisor to clients with demonstrated technical leadership and project delivery experience.
At the Technical Director level, be an industry leader with deep expertise, strong client networks, and a proven ability to lead major projects and drive business growth.
What We Offer
Flexibility and wellbeing: flexible working options, dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement, and two extra days of wellbeing leave each year.
Belonging and ownership: a diverse and inclusive team, and unique shareholder opportunities.
Parental leave: up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
Career growth and development: continuous learning and professional development, support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.
Social culture: vibrant social events and team‐based activities, creating opportunities to connect and build strong relationships.
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📌 Associate / Senior Associate / Technical Director – Flood Modelling (Melbourne)
🏢 SwiftCruit
📍 Melbourne