• Shape the future of flood resilience in one of NSW's most beautiful regions
• Lead and collaborate on innovative flood and water-sensitive urban design strategies that make a real community impact and protect our natural waterways.
• Join a forward-thinking council driving environmental sustainability and smart city planning

About the role

This isn't your typical engineering role. This is your opportunity to shape how an entire region responds to climate challenges, manages its waterways and floodplains, and delivers smarter, more sustainable urban growth. As a Waterway Engineer, you'll develop and implement strategies and policies, that drive flood resilience and water-sensitive urban design across the City.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll lead and contribute to meaningful projects that have a visible, real-world impact on the community and environment every day. If you're motivated by purpose-driven work, value autonomy and collaboration, and want your expertise to genuinely matter - this is a role where you'll leave a lasting legacy.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You're a technically capable and forward-thinking engineer with qualifications in civil, environmental, or a related discipline, backed by experience in floodplain management or water-sensitive urban design.

You bring strong communication skills, thrive in collaborative environments, and can confidently translate complex technical information to stakeholders.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $90k) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Simon Pierotti, Team Leader Biodiversity Coastal and Flooding on simon.pierotti@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4421to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.