The details:

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.

We have opportunity to welcome people with various experience levels into the team, if you are looking to begin your career in Stormwater Engineering or if you are seeking to bring your expertise to a new team - we are keen to hear from you!

About the Opportunity:

As our Civil Engineer - Stormwater, you will be a part of a highly skilled team with the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in their field as well as bringing your own knoweldge and experience to the role. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• undertake planning of stormwater infrastructure, including urban and rural, open and reticulated drainage systems, Water Sensitive Urban Design, riparian and waterway restoration, stormwater network design and problem solving to resolve service conflicts
• investigate stormwater problems, assist with specialist investigations including floodplain and stormwater modelling, and contribute to the preparation of detailed options analysis and provide recommendations to management
• contribute to a positive team culture and engage proactively with key stakeholders providing advice and responding to customer/client enquiries relating to the floodplain management and flood warning services provided to the community. 

About you: 

We are seeking new team members who are passionate in regards to storm water engineering.

Ideally with experience undertaking technical investigations relating to storm water and the ability to apply critical thinking as well as experience in preparing preliminary engineering designs and cost estimates for storm water infrastructure projects.

We work with a diverse range of stake holders so your communications skills are key; coupled with the ability to engage confidently with your peers, other departments and external groups. 

You will hold a degree in Civil or Environmental engineering or equivalent.

Our Stormwater Engineering team are driven to 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 have an alignment with these values and this important work. 

Role Description:

 Role Description - Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia, 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 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of almost half a million 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 dedicated 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:

• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• 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 support you and your family - 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.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• 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.

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 careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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