Rous Water (Rous County Council) – Woodburn NSW

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 current 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 skilled 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 team-oriented 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 cutting-edge 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 Recent 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 chance 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?

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

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.

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