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Engineer – Stormwater

1 month ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time

Engineer – Stormwater & Waterways

Requisition Number: 734

Salary Range: $93,611.52 - $108,689.62 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about sustainable infrastructure and protecting communities from the impacts of flooding and climate change?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Engineer – Stormwater & Waterways to help deliver innovative and effective solutions across drainage, stormwater quality, flood mitigation, and shoreline management.

What You Will Do:

As an Engineer – Stormwater & Waterways, you will provide expert engineering and technical advice on a wide range of stormwater and waterway management issues. You will work alongside a dedicated team to develop forward-thinking strategies and help deliver high-quality infrastructure that supports our growing region and protects our natural assets.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Engineer – Stormwater & Waterways, your role will involve both planning and implementation, ranging from policy development and infrastructure modelling to the design and delivery of nature-based and traditional water management solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil), or relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Experience in a similar engineering or technical role within a similar organisation or industry relevant to the Australian context.
  • Sound analytical skills in the field of hydrology and hydraulics and other technical areas relevant to the role.
  • Sound knowledge of stormwater and flood model interpretation.
  • General knowledge of Federal, State and Local Government legislation, regulations, standards, policies procedures and guidelines relevant to drainage infrastructure planning and development and coastal engineering.
  • General project management skills and experience.
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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