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., 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.

- 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.

About the Candidate

- 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 explicit, 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 skilled accreditation or eligibility for membership of a recognised professional body, such as Engineers Australia.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
- Annual salary range of $180,000 to $190,000 (inclusive of 12% superannuation).
- Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
- Prospect to contribute to significant strategic projects and community outcomes.

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