Job Description

Northbridge IT Recruitment Propr – Strathpine QLD

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Contract

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8d ago , from Northbridge IT Recruitment Propr

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- Location: Strathpine, QLD
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- Hourly Rate:$ 74.19/hour+ superannuation
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- Contract: Initial 3-month contract with possible extension
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We're seeking an experienced Principal Floodplain Management Engineer to join the council team on a contract basis.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified engineer to provide specialist technical expertise across floodplain management, complex flood investigations and flood infrastructure planning within the Moreton Bay region.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide specialist technical engineering advice on floodplain management, including flood modelling and the development and maintenance of Council's flood data systems and tools.
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- Investigate complex floodplain management issues and prepare technical reports, recommendations and presentations.
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- Coordinate and/or undertake flood studies across waterways and urban environments to support infrastructure projects, strategic planning and future growth.
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- Contribute to the planning and delivery of floodplain infrastructure projects, including preliminary design, costings and required approvals.
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- Maintain Council's Regional Flood Database, Flood Check Property Report and other flood-related databases.
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- Analyse flood data, develop flood risk matrices and prepare reports to inform flood hazard overlays and zones within the Planning Scheme.
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- Assist with the development and operation of Council's Flood Warning System, including providing timely analysis and advice during extreme rainfall and flooding events.
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- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective floodplain infrastructure and service delivery outcomes.
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- Support team capability, continuous improvement and a customer-focused culture.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
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- Comprehensive experience in floodplain management and floodplain infrastructure planning and design.
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- Strong experience undertaking complex technical investigations relating to floodplain management.
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- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting complex technical reports and recommendations.
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- Strong critical thinking, evaluation and decision-making skills.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Experience supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
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- A current C Class Driver's Licence.
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- RPEQ registration is desirable.
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Why Apply?

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- Opportunity to work with a local council insignificant floodplain management initiatives.
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- Provide specialist technical input into strategic planning, infrastructure projects and flood management programs.
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- Work alongside experienced engineering and technical professionals.
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- Prospect to contribute to initiatives that directly support the safety and resilience of the local community.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE for this role. Applicants must be Australian Citizens based in Australia.

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Additional information

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- Location: Strathpine, QLD
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- Hourly Rate:$ 74.19/hour+ superannuation
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- Contract: Initial 3-month contract with possible extension
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📌 Principal Engineer Floodplain Management (Queensland)
🏢 Northbridge It Recruitment Propr
📍 Queensland