Waterways Engineer (Multiple Positions)

Sutherland Shire council has three exciting opportunities to join a newly formed team within the Strategic Asset Management unit. As part of the Asset Services and Delivery Division, the Strategic Asset Management team is responsible for life cycle management of Council’s infrastructure assets including roads, pathways, open space, drainage, buildings and related assets.

These roles will collaborate with the wider team while focussing on Council’s waterways, coastal environment and stormwater including, but not limited to preparing and providing specialist advice in relation to stormwater management, water quality, floodplain risk management and related environmental issues while maintaining and improving Council’s stormwater and waterway asset management system, implementing continuous improvement of business processes and practices, maintain and developing corporate asset management systems for waterways assets along with leading and mentoring Waterways Engineers whilst embedding the organisational culture and CARE Values within the team.

To be successful in this role you will possess proven ability to enhance and protect the beautiful and healthy natural environment of the community waterways, ensure Council can continue to deliver its strategic outcomes through legislative compliant, effective and ethical actions, be responsible for effective change management in the implementation of a portfolio of projects along with undertaking key stakeholder and customer engagement.

These roles will give you the opportunity to work with a dedicated and diligent team of professionals whilst playing a key role in Council’s infrastructure planning and maintenance for the benefit of the community and showcasing Council’s values in all that you do – Collaborate, Achieve, Respect and Evolve.

The Fine Print:

• Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 10pm: Tuesday 30th January 2024
• Package: $93,399 - $116,575 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Hours of work: All three roles are permanent Full Time (35 hours) with an option of a 19-day month.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks, and Work Rights verification.

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• Reach out to Uliana Severe 

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   Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.