The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Manager Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Reporting directly to our General Manager Infrastructure Planning, we will look to you to lead the integral function of Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning. 

Leading a team of 30+ direct and indirect reports, your team will be split into 3 key focus areas:

• Coastal
• Floodplain
• Stormwater

As our Manager Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning, you will strategically lead and direct a multi-disciplinary team of professionals responsible for the planning and design of Council’s stormwater, natural waterways, floodplain and coastal infrastructure program, with a focus on innovative and contemporary customer-based outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to; 

• provide strategic and operational advice and expertise to Council and key stakeholders regarding the identification and management of floodplain and coastal risks through the provision of specialist expertise in river, creek and coastal flood and storm tide modelling, floodplain risk mitigation investigations and complex stormwater investigations
• lead and manage the development of the 10-20 year capital works program, to upgrade/augment or renew stormwater or coastal assets, to support Council’s planning scheme and asset management plans, and to address deficiencies in current networks
• develop and implement innovative technologies, practices and systems to better manage and service Council’s stormwater and coastal asset networks; and respond to events in real time.

 Position Description - Manager Drainage Waterways and Coastal Planning.pdf

About you

We are seeking a leader who has managed multi-disciplinary teams and delivered quality project, policy and performance outcomes. You will have the ability to guide and coach your leadership team and manage upwards within your space of expertise. It is crucial you are highly skilled in working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and being a trusted advisor within the room. 

You will have expertise in;

• numerical modelling of flooding and storm tide behaviour, flood mitigation and flood impact assessment
• the development and implementation of strategy and policy and in leading organisational change whilst balancing competing priorities
• interpreting and using flood modelling databases and systems
• the application of planning scheme codes and practices, relevant local and state legislation, including work health and safety legislation.

You will be joining the Infrastructure Planning leadership team who are innovative, collaborative, and committed to achieve high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who find these ideals resonate with them too!

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.