Senior Drainage Engineer

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

Play a key role in shaping the future of our community's stormwater and drainage infrastructure. As the Senior Drainage Engineer, you will lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of critical drainage and urban stormwater programs that support sustainable growth, protect community assets and enhance service outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to influence long-term infrastructure planning, deliver meaningful community outcomes and contribute to the resilience and liveability of our region. 

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Asset Management: Implement best practices to optimise the lifecycle and performance of stormwater infrastructure assets. Provide input into the continuous improvement of asset management plans and systems, including data collection and validation of stormwater assets.
• Program Development: Develop and maintain a forward works program for urban stormwater drainage, incorporating asset management principles, maintenance schedules, and strategic priorities. Ensure alignment with Council’s Urban Stormwater Management Plan (USMP), strategic objectives, and community needs.
• USMP Implementation: Progress structural and non-structural actions outlined in the revised USMP. Progress the delivery of an updated USMP by coordinating planning, stakeholder input, and integration of new data and modelling.
• Catchment Modelling: Extend and refine the stormwater catchment model to support evidence-based planning and prioritisation of infrastructure projects.
• Project Prioritisation: Develop and apply a robust methodology for prioritising stormwater-related projects, balancing risk, cost-effectiveness, and community impact.
• Grant Management: Identify and pursue additional funding sources, including grants. Manage the administration, reporting, and compliance requirements for grant-funded projects.
• Financial Oversight: Lead the strategic management of budgets by aligning financial plans with departmental goals, analysing performance, and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all planning activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines; and identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with planning and asset management activities.

What you will need to be successful:

• Relevant bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil) or a related field and/or relevant experience.
• Professional membership of an engineering or relevant industry organisation e.g. Engineers Australia, Australian Water Association.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 70 hours per fortnight

Salary: From $112,903 to $129,838 per annum + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance + superannuation.

Closing date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 9:00am.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Kimberley Taylor, Manager Engineering on 0487 110612.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Immunisation Program: Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee's health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant's responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.