- A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
- Minimum three years’ experience in a similar Flood and Drainage Engineering role, with demonstrated knowledge and expertise across both flood management and drainage engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in hydraulics, hydrology, drainage infrastructure design and floodplain management.
- Strong experience in project planning, budgeting, cost control and delivery of engineering projects.
- Sound knowledge of flood hazards, mitigation strategies and relevant legislation (including Local Government and WHS requirements).
- Experience working within, or alongside, local government or similar regulatory environments (desirable).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, community groups and technical teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
- Customer-focused mindset and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.
- Competence in relevant engineering and modelling software (desirable).
- Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Induction Card.
- A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with appointment at Band 11, in the range of $104,564 to $121,153 (dependent upon skills and experience)
- 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance (CLA), where eligible
- 12% Superannuation
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.
- Career development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Flexible work hours
- Private Car Lease for the position
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: Kevin Craft, Acting Strategic Engineering Coordinator - (02) 6626 7372.
Closing date: 10am (NSW time), 18 June 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
