Coordinator Stormwater and Coastal Planning

• Full Time Contract
• TRP $207,505 pa (inclusive of 12% super and leave loading)
• 76 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join the City of Moreton Bay and help shape the future of critical drainage, stormwater, floodplain and coastal infrastructure planning. This is a great new leadership role. 

You will have the opportunity to; 

• develop quality assure strategies, studies, needs assessments, prioritisation frameworks and business cases across stormwater (quality and quantity), floodplain and coastal assets. 
• prepare reports, dashboards and planning insights to support governance and investment decisions
• resolve routine operational issues and escalate complex or high risk matters with clear analysis and recommendations.

 Position Description - Coordinator - Drainage & Coastal Planning.pdf

About you

We are seeking some with experience coordinating infrastructure planning teams or programs within drainage, water quality, flood mitigation or coastal environments, together with a strong understanding of asset lifecycle planning and risk-based prioritisation.

You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers and technical specialists to deliver integrated drainage, floodplain and coastal planning outcomes.

You will bring; 

• strong understanding of asset lifecycle planning, risk based prioritisation and investment governance
• the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality outputs under time constraints
• demonstrated experience in integration of infrastructure outcomes and land use

You will have a tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, planning, water resources, coastal management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

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 nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• 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.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at *******@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 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.