Team Leader Stormwater Infrastructure

The details:

Here is your opportunity to join our team who are managing stormwater for the fifth fastest growth area in Australia in as Team Leader role. 

With an area of over 2,000 square kilometres and 94 suburbs, we span the coastal area north of the Brisbane CBD from the mountains to the sea and Bribie Island. We have all land uses from natural mountain ecosystems to industrial and commercial, rural residential and urban. We have the most amazing waterways and this is your opportunity to work in a passionate team that helps keep them in the best condition possible.

We look after both the water quality and quantity of the stormwater in nearly a thousand lakes, wetlands, bio-basins and other water bodies, over 2,400 kilometres of piped stormwater systems and more than 900 km of creeks and rivers. If you are passionate about stormwater, consider joining us to help keep this amazing landscape unspoiled.

About our opportunity

As our Team Leader Stormwater Infrastructure, you will lead a small dedicated team providing specialist technical engineering expertise and undertake complex investigations for a range of Stormwater Infrastructure, drainage, and flood related matters under a number of Capital and Operational programs to meet the needs of the community.

You will lead the delivery of cross divisional Stormwater Infrastructure projects under a range of Capital and Operational works programs that address legacy issues, support regional population growth and drive integrated and sustainable outcomes.

You will build strong relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders to ensure stormwater & waterway infrastructure and service delivery outcomes are achieved.

About you

As our Team Leader Stormwater Infrastructure, you will lead a small dedicated team providing specialist technical engineering expertise and undertake complex investigations for a range of Stormwater Infrastructure, drainage, and flood related matters under a number of Capital and Operational programs to meet the needs of the community within the Moreton Bay Regional Council area.

You will lead the delivery of cross divisional Stormwater Infrastructure projects under a range of Capital and Operational works programs that address legacy issues, support regional population growth and drive integrated and sustainable outcomes.

You will build strong relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders to ensure stormwater & waterway infrastructure and service delivery outcomes are achieved.

About you

We are seeking someone with extensive knowledge in Stormwater Infrastructure management and demonstrated experience leading a small team of technical specialists to drive high performance outcomes. You will have comprehensive experience in completing complex technical investigations relating to stormwater and the preparation and presentation of complex technical reports and recommendations.

You will have highly refined communication skills being able to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 

You will be a dynamic leader and have the skills to develop and mentor your team with a collaborative approach to problem solving and goal setting. 

You will support to run your own program of works and actively allocate projects across your team. 

Our Stormwater Engineering team is dynamic, collaborative and passionate about achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

You will hold Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering or equivalent.  You will be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or be eligible and willing to obtain your RPEQ within an agreed timeframe.

Position Description

 Role Description - Team Leader Stormwater Infrastructure.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role and cover letter detailing your interest in the role. 

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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