About the role 

As our new Stormwater Projects Engineer, you will make a difference daily by providing engineering insight and support across the team. With support from senior staff, you will provide advice in relation to public and corporate enquiries regarding integrated stormwater matters of a general and specific nature, including providing stormwater design advice. With input from the rest of the Strategic Integrated Stormwater team, you will provide technical direction and conditions for Building, Town Planning and Subdivisional development referrals within statutory timeframes. You will investigate and action stormwater matters including flooding and stormwater quality and/or stormwater harvesting requirements; Undertake investigations and prepare technical reports for review by senior staff on various stormwater related matters, including strategies and policies whilst collecting and analysing data for the preparation of stormwater strategies and catchment master plans as requested.

You will report directly to the Coordinator of Strategic Integrated Stormwater and work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders to support future development and the delivery of a number of key projects.  
 
This is a full-time permanent role based at Knox City Council's Civic Centre in Wantirna South. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $95,488.69 - $104,288.00 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Experience in Municipal stormwater systems and flood investigations (or equivalent integrated stormwater management experience).
• Experience in the use of QGIS, MapInfo and TUFLOW is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD and Civil Site Design. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of best practice Catchment Hydrology, Water Sensitive Urban Design and Integrated Water Cycle Management principles with proficiency in the application of engineering theory, procedures, practices, Acts & Regulations.
• Experience in reviewing plans for construction, producing tender documentation and the procurement process.
• Experience in the project management of civil (particularly stormwater) projects.
• Hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. 
• Hold or be eligible for Professional Engineer Registration (issued by the Business Licensing Authority, Victoria) is desirable but not essential.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5pm 15/04/2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Niels Unger, Coordinator - Strategic Integrated Stormwater, at niels.unger@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8822. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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