Job Description
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
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Shape the future of one of Australia's most unique coastal cities.
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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.
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This exciting role will:
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Lead the planning and management of Council's stormwater drainage assets
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Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs that support informed investment decisions
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Provide specialist engineering advice on stormwater infrastructure, risk and asset performance
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Identify and prioritise future drainage improvement opportunities through assessment, analysis and planning
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Manage investigations, feasibility assessments and capital works planning activities
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Mentor and support colleagues through technical leadership and peer review
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Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes for the community
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Support compliance obligations relating to declared dams, stormwater programs and associated infrastructure initiatives
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Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU
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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.
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To be successful, you will bring:
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A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
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Experience assessing stormwater and drainage infrastructure and developing practical engineering solutions
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Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning and renewal programming
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Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and engineering advice
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Robust stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
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A Class C Driver's Licence
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LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
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Competitive salary from $118,937 to $138,224 per year + 12% superannuation
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Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
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Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to supportmovement through the salary range
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35-hour working week, with flexible conditions
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Long service leave after 5 years
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Education assistance
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Training and development opportunities
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Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
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For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact
Veli Sedev
, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on
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or via email
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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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Lake Macquarie City Council
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******* Main Road, Speers Point, NSW ****
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Box ****, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW ****
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📌 Senior Stormwater Drainage Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 New South Wales