Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW
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.
LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU
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
Solid 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
For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact
Veli Sedev
, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on
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or via ******
please contact
Ashlea Norris
, Talent Attraction Partner, on
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or via ******
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.
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