Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

STORMWATER & FLOOD ENGINEER (Permanent)

This position is to provide specialist professional advice, technical support and detailed engineering designs relating to stormwater drainage and flooding engineering related matters. To identify areas for improvements to Council’s stormwater drainage system including flooding outcomes for the Local Government Area. Also, to prepare, supervise and monitor contracts from design phase through to practical completion.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will require to hold a Degree in Civil Engineering acceptable to the Institution of Engineers Australia or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level to competently carry out the position’s key tasks. Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence and a General Construction Induction Training certificate (GIT or White card). Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week.

Salary and conditions: Annual salary range from $91,244.92 to $100,373.00 (Grade 16) Plus civil liability allowance and superannuation.

Griffith City Council offers;

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday, 8 January 2024

For any questions about the role please contact Joe Rizzo on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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