Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised project professional with strong stakeholder engagement and a cooperative approach to delivering outcomes. A focus for this role is assisting in the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects for the Flood Mitigation Team.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

- A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement




- Work/life balance
- 76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
- Remuneration from $96,928 p.a. - $113,369 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
- Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
- Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
- Structured training and development tailored to your interests
- Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
- Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
- A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

- You are motivated by delivering projects that create lasting benefits for the community.
- Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience in civil works, engineering or project management.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork and stakeholder engagement are highly valued.
- You enjoy coordinating competing priorities and seeing projects through to successful completion.




- You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to flood mitigation initiatives that make a real difference.

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

- Supporting the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects that enhance community flood resilience
- Coordinating contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project milestones
- Preparing project reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring funding compliance requirements are met
- Managing competing priorities while contributing to the safe and effective delivery of flood mitigation initiatives

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Click APPLY. For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.

For any queries, please reach out to *****@rous.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm 17 November 2026

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

📌 Flood Mitigation Project Officer (Woodburn)
🏢 Rous County Council
📍 Woodburn