Posted on 29 Oct 2026

Flood Management Specialist

Closing date: 22/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Alan Turner Depot - 151 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country

Department: Planning & Regulatory Services Directorate.

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Help shape the future of floodplain and stormwater management in Wagga Wagga!

- Opportunity to lead strategic floodplain and stormwater management initiatives.
- Permanent, full-time position
- Play a key role in building a safer, more resilient and sustainable community.

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Flood Management Specialist to join our Planning & Regulatory Services Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technical professional to play a pivotal role in managing flood risks, guiding sustainable development and strengthening our community's resilience to flooding and stormwater challenges.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies and the community, you will provide specialist technical advice and lead the implementation of Council's floodplain risk management framework and stormwater management initiatives.

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What we will offer:

- Annual salary range of $180,000 to $190,000 (inclusive of 12% superannuation).
- Access to Council’s Versatile Working Hours Agreement.
- Opportunity to contribute to significant strategic projects and community outcomes.

Your new role:

Reporting to the Director Planning & Regulatory Services, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Council's floodplain risk management and stormwater management activities, ensuring decisions are informed by contemporary technical knowledge, legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

- Lead the implementation of Council's floodplain risk management framework and stormwater management initiatives.
- Provide specialist technical advice on flooding, stormwater and floodplain management to support infrastructure projects,



asset management and land use planning.
- Review and interpret flood modelling, technical investigations and engineering assessments to inform strategic planning and development decisions.
- Collaborate with government agencies, industry professionals and community stakeholders to support effective flood risk management and emergency planning.
- Maintain and improve Council's flood and stormwater data to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Lead community engagement initiatives to improve flood awareness and preparedness.
- Coordinate grant applications, technical investigations and projects relating to floodplain and stormwater risk management.
- Support flood event responses and post-event assessments to inform future planning and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide specialist technical advice to Council's Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.

What you will need to succeed:

The successful applicant will have extensive technical expertise in floodplain and stormwater management, complemented by strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in floodplain and stormwater management, including the interpretation of flood models, engineering assessments and complex technical data.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical and evidence-based technical advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of relevant NSW legislation, guidelines, standards and contemporary floodplain and water management practices.
- Experience managing or providing technical oversight of consultants, projects and technical investigations.
- Highly developed analytical, problem-solving,



written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, industry professionals and the community.
- Relevant professional accreditation or eligibility for membership of a recognised professional body, such as Engineers Australia.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications closeSunday, 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 30 November 2026.

We encourage shortlisted candidates to attend interviews in person where possible. If you are unable to do so, please let us know in your application and we will work with you to discuss suitable arrangements.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Julie Costa, Director Planning & Regulatory Services on 02 6926 9779.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visithttps://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

📌 Flood Management Specialist (Wagga Wagga)
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