Senior Engineer (Stormwater)
Job No:
COG1662
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time | 10-day fortnight | 40 hours
- From $126,997 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Senior Engineer
About the role
The City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Flood Modeller) with strong TUFLOW modelling expertise to help deliver flood mitigation solutions for one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities.
In this role, you will apply advanced 2D hydraulic modelling to real urban flood management projects that directly improve community safety and resilience. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering practical stormwater and drainage solutions across the city, with opportunities to broaden your capability in stormwater infrastructure design.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead urban flood modelling projects using TUFLOW 2D hydraulic modelling.
- Use URBS and GIS to support hydrologic modelling and spatial analysis.
- Translate modelling outcomes into practical flood mitigation and stormwater infrastructure solutions.
- Prepare clear, defensible technical reports to communicate modelling outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work closely with drainage designers on pit and pipe networks, culverts, swales and open channels.
- Support and mentor junior engineers and drafters.
- Contribute to improving modelling standards, workflows and integration with engineering design.
We’re looking for people who have:
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline).
- Demonstrated experience in TUFLOW flood modelling within urban environments.
- Experience with URBS and GIS platforms (desirable).
- Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
- Interest in applying modelling outcomes to practical drainage and flood mitigation design.
- RPEQ registration (desirable but not essential). Support will be provided to obtain registration if required.
- Current Queensland “C” Class driver’s licence
- General Construction Induction Card White Card (desirable).
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email troberts2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 26th April 2026/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.