Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

Reporting to the Statutory Flood Development Assessments Area Manager, this is a pivotal role within the Statutory Flood Amendments & Engineering team. This role delivers experienced technical flood and drainage engineering advice, assistance and recommendations regarding the assessment of proposed developments referred to Melbourne Water in its Statutory Referral capacity. 

The role will be required to assess and provide verbal and written assessments of all drainage hydraulic aspects, flood risk and make conditional recommendations on flood risk mitigation opportunities in accordance with State and Melbourne Water policies and procedures, guidelines and processes. This will include both the review of existing Melbourne Water or Developer submitted hydraulic models, or as required the creation or enhancement of new models from the perspective of assessing an application.

This full-time role is based from our 990 La Trobe street Docklands head office, we offer a hybrid working arrangement with 50% days in the office.  

For more information, please review the Position Description: Position Description - Engineer Statutory Flood Development Assessment Services.pdf

About you:

• Tertiary Civil Engineering qualification required.
• Experience in Victorian Statutory Planning, Building, Subdivision processes and legislation preferred.
• Previous experience in decision making in relation to Land Development Flooding and Drainage, Civil Engineering and Urban planning related area of work including Development Assessment, Waterway Impact / Flood & Drainage Resilience / Integrated Water Management / Stormwater Engineering assessments, recommendations preferred.
• Current technical knowledge in Flood Development Assessment techniques RORB, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, PC-Convey and their application across a range of development types and scenarios required.
• Knowledge of processes and practices associated with best practice requirements for floodplain management, drainage design, stormwater management, whole of water cycle management and achievement of environmental outcomes.
• Strong ability to influence the decision-making process of government agencies, panels and local government.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 9^th February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST