Senior Stormwater Engineer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Urban Growth Projects Branch plays a critical role in shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast. The team leads structure planning and master planning for key greenfield growth areas and negotiates infrastructure outcomes that deliver long‑term benefits to the community. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Branch ensures infrastructure planning supports liveability, resilience, and sustainable development.

As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to support prioritisation and delivery of stormwater network upgrades across the region. This is an influential role where your investigations, modelling, and advice directly inform Council decision‑making. You will work on complex drainage challenges, contribute to resilient infrastructure outcomes and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning investigations and concept designs for stormwater network upgrades
• Deliver advanced drainage and hydraulic modelling
• Prepare clear, evidence‑based technical reports to guide investment decisions
• Provide expert technical support through design, construction, and on‑maintenance phases

About you

You hold a Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline recognised by the Engineers Australia.

You are a seasoned stormwater engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that make a real community impact.

You bring strong expertise in drainage investigations and hydraulic modelling, including experience developing and running TUFLOW 2D models for network planning and flood assessment.

You communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently, producing high‑quality reports that support informed decision‑making by both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

You value professionalism and integrity, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment while ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and Council guidelines.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Shannen Whitfield during business hours on 0484 020 607.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.