Full Time | 10-day fortnight | 40 hours
From $126,997 plus Superannuation
Position Brief - Senior Engineer
About the role
The City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to help deliver practical stormwater, drainage and flood mitigation solutions for one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.In this role, you will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering drainage infrastructure and flood management projects that directly improve community safety, resilience and urban development outcomes. You will apply your civil engineering expertise across stormwater planning, drainage design, flood assessments and infrastructure upgrades, with opportunities to contribute to hydrologic and hydraulic modelling where required.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the planning, assessment and delivery of stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects.
Develop practical drainage solutions including pit and pipe networks, culverts, swales, detention systems and open channels.
Undertake flood assessments and interpret modelling outcomes to inform engineering design and flood mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with engineers, designers and stakeholders to deliver integrated water management solutions.
Prepare clear, defensible technical reports, business cases and engineering recommendations.
Review and provide technical guidance on drainage studies, flood investigations and infrastructure designs.
Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, workflows and design practices.
We’re looking for people who have:
A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Environmental or related discipline).
Demonstrated experience in civil engineering with a strong focus on stormwater, drainage and water infrastructure projects.
Experience in drainage design, flood mitigation, stormwater management or urban infrastructure delivery.
Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic assessment principles.
Experience with TUFLOW, URBS and GIS platforms is desirable but not essential.
Strong technical report writing and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to translate technical investigations into practical, constructible engineering solutions.
RPEQ registration (desirable but not essential). Support will be provided to obtain registration if required.
Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is desirable
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email
[email protected]
Closing Date Sunday 6th September 2026/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
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