Water Technology is a specialised water, coastal and environmental consultancy with offices in WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW, QLD and NZ.

Our Coast and Marine team brings together expertise in coastal hazard assessments, numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, and morphological), coastal and maritime planning, coastal engineering design, environmental services, and coastal management and adaptation planning. This breadth of capability allows us to deliver integrated solutions across complex coastal environments.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Group Lead, Coasts and Marine (NSW) to join our New South Wales team, based in Parramatta. This is a key leadership role within our national Coast and Marine team. You will work closely with the National Lead, senior leaders, and technical specialists across Australia to continue growing our NSW presence, strengthen client relationships, and lead the delivery of high-quality coastal and marine projects.

The role will suit a Senior Coastal Engineer or Senior Coastal Scientist who is ready to step into a broader leadership position across technical delivery, team leadership, client engagement, and business development. We are looking for someone with strong consulting experience, sound commercial awareness, and ideally, hands-on knowledge of the NSW coastal and estuarine context. You will bring the technical credibility, leadership capability, and energy needed to grow people, projects, and client relationships.

Make a difference - not just in what you do, but how you do it.

- A Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Coastal/Marine Sciences or similar)
- Postgraduate qualifications in coastal engineering,



science, oceanography, or marine science will be viewed favourably, but are not essential
- 8-12+ years of experience in coastal engineering/science or a related consulting environment preferred
- A strong understanding of coastal, estuarine, and marine processes, particularly along the NSW coastline
- Experience leading or contributing to coastal management programs, coastal adaptation strategies, coastal hazard studies, or shoreline management projects
- Experience undertaking coastal hazard analysis and risk assessments across open coast and estuarine environments
- Working knowledge of coastal numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, morphological, water quality modelling, etc.)
- Project management and delivery skills
- Client relationship and stakeholder management
- Preparation of technical reports, design documentation and bespoke studies
- Experience leading, mentoring, and supporting small to medium-sized technical teams (desired but not essential)
- Interest in business development and growing a sustainable pipeline of coastal and marine work in NSW

Staff benefits include:

- Versatile workplace with hybrid work arrangement
- Annual health and well-being allowance
- Health and well-being initiatives
- Generous reward and recognition initiatives
- Project variety across Australia
- Learning and development support
- Family Friendly Workplaces endorsed

Water Technology supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+, and mature-age workers are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Group Lead - Coasts and Marine (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales