Mackay Regional Council | Infrastructure Planning | Regional Queensland | Permanent Role | Level 7 ($118,872 plus Super)
Public Sector People are partnering with Mackay Regional Council to appoint a Senior Engineer – Stormwater & Drainage, a key technical role responsible for leading the planning and delivery of complex stormwater, drainage and flood mitigation infrastructure initiatives across the Mackay region.
This role sits within Council’s Infrastructure Planning program and plays a critical part in shaping long-term infrastructure investment, improving flood resilience and supporting the continued growth of the region through strategic capital planning and technical leadership.
The Role
Working under limited direction and reporting to the Coordinator Stormwater & Drainage, this position will lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of complex stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects across urban and rural environments.
This is a highly technical and strategic role focused on long-term planning, infrastructure optimisation, asset performance and flood mitigation outcomes rather than day-to-day operational maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading stormwater and drainage infrastructure planning and capital works programs
- Managing complex stormwater and flood mitigation projects from concept through to delivery
- Preparing technical reports, business cases and investment recommendations
- Undertaking drainage investigations, hydraulic assessments and infrastructure prioritisation
- Supporting long-term asset management planning and renewal strategies
- Managing consultants, contractors and procurement activities
- Providing technical advice to senior leadership on high-risk drainage and stormwater matters
- Contributing to continuous improvement across stormwater planning frameworks, standards and delivery methodologies
- Engaging with stakeholders including developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies and the community
About You
You are an experienced civil or stormwater engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and delivering practical long-term solutions that positively impact growing communities.
Council is seeking someone with strong technical capability combined with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and contribute to strategic infrastructure planning outcomes.
You will bring:
- Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience across stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of flood mitigation, drainage planning and asset management principles
- Experience using GIS, AutoCAD and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling software such as TUFLOW or similar
- Experience preparing business cases, scopes of work and technical reports
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capability
- Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation and procurement processes
- Experience managing competing priorities, budgets and complex infrastructure programs
- Experience within local government or infrastructure planning environments will be highly regarded.
Why Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council services a growing region of more than 125,000 residents across a diverse landscape of coastal communities, agriculture and major industry.
Council offers:
- Opportunity to influence long-term infrastructure planning and flood resilience strategies
- Exposure to complex and diverse drainage and stormwater projects
- A collaborative and technically capable Infrastructure Planning team
- Career stability and long-term development opportunities
- A lifestyle location offering coastal living, outdoor recreation and strong community connection
The broader Infrastructure Planning team is currently going through significant growth and investment, creating an opportunity for incoming engineers to genuinely help shape the future direction of the program and influence how stormwater and transport infrastructure is delivered across the region.
Apply Now
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ tab or for further information contact:
Adrian Holder
Lead Consultant – Public Sector People
adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Deadline for applications Sunday 7th June at 4pm
