Stormwater & Flood Engineer

•    Newly developed position within the Engineering Services team 
•    35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight for a healthy work life balance
•    Fully maintained Leaseback Vehicle available for private use

Yass Valley Council has a new and exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Engineering Services team within our infrastructure & Assets Division. We are looking for a qualified Civil Engineer with 5 years’ experience in stormwater and flood management, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

YOUR ROLE
The role is to develop stormwater and flood management information for our community and provide advice as required.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)
•    A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
•    3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
•    Leaseback Vehicle available
•    Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
•    4 weeks paid annual leave
•    Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative were unused
•    Access to 2 health and wellbeing days
•    Annual salary between $81,603.28 - $97,628.75 per annum plus 11% Superannuation

YOUR CAREER
•    A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
•    Career growth through internal job opportunities
•    Job security in a Local Government position
•    Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

YOUR WELLBEING
•    An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), diversity and differences are respected.
•    Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program
•    Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family 

YOUR HOME
Yass Valley offers a great country lifestyle in close proximity to Canberra and only two and a half hours drive from Sydney. It provides a diverse rural and natural setting, heritage towns and villages, and relaxed lifestyle opportunities, all with easy access to the rich sporting, cultural and educational opportunities across the region.

Yass Valley Council is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. Yass Valley Council (YVC) is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensues the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of Yass Valley Council are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Infrastructure & Assets Directorate comprises Waste Services, Roads Delivery, Facilities Maintenance, Workshop, Recreational Services, Water & Wastewater, Engineering Services, Facility & Waste Assets. The role of Stormwater & Flood Engineer is located within the Engineering Services team.
The contact for this position is Terry Cooper, Manager Engineering Services on (02) 6226 1***, or please contact the HR team on (02) 6226 9***.

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How to Apply
Apply online with your current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this position. 

Eligibility
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.