Floodplain Full Time Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Senior Water Engineer

at Burchills Engineering Solutions

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Take ownership of projects while building strong client relationships
Work on diverse stormwater and flood projects with a supportive team
Enjoy autonomy with trust and support when you need it

Take ownership of projects while building strong client relationships
Work on diverse stormwater and flood projects with a supportive team
Enjoy autonomy with trust and support when you need it

Senior Water Engineer role delivering stormwater and flood projects with full project ownership and client management.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Public Infrastructure Engineer

at City of Ryde

This is a Full time job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

Play a key role in major developments across City of Ryde
Competitive Salary + Civil Liability Allowance + Super
Located in vibrant Macquarie Park!

Play a key role in major developments across City of Ryde
Competitive Salary + Civil Liability Allowance + Super
Located in vibrant Macquarie Park!

Step into a senior-level role where you'll have real influence on the delivery of high-quality engineering outcomes! Macquarie Park location!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Waterway Engineer

at The City of Coffs Harbour

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This is a Full time job

Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW

This is a unique opportunity where your technical experience can shape the future of our city’s waterways and floodplains.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Resilience Officer

at Maitland City Council

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This is a Full time job

Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Council supports flexible work arrangements.
Permanent full time - 35 hours per week.
RDO every month + long service leave after 5 years.

Council supports flexible work arrangements.
Permanent full time - 35 hours per week.
RDO every month + long service leave after 5 years.

Maitland City Council is seeking a Principal Resilience Officer to help strengthen and lead the resilience of our city.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Flood Engineer

at Ivory Group

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This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$120,000 to $140,000 + Super

Exciting, challenging and diverse portfolio of projects
Join a fast growing company where your progression can be fast tracked
Sydney location with flexible working arrangements

Exciting, challenging and diverse portfolio of projects
Join a fast growing company where your progression can be fast tracked
Sydney location with flexible working arrangements

Join a highly regarded engineering consultancy delivering landmark projects

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Principal / Senior Flooding & Stormwater Engineers

at Egis

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements
Great Team culture
Company currently growing = career growth for you

Flexible working arrangements
Great Team culture
Company currently growing = career growth for you

We are growing and require Principal and Senior Engineers with Stormwater / Wastewater and Flooding experience. Great time to join us.... Flex working

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Coordinator Flooding and Stormwater

at Capstone Recruitment Group Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW

Lead the planning and implementation of Council’s flooding and stormwater prog
Inspire innovation and continuous improvement
One of the largest Councils in NSW

Lead the planning and implementation of Council’s flooding and stormwater prog
Inspire innovation and continuous improvement
One of the largest Councils in NSW

Leadership role in fast growing council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Flood Engineer, Water Resources

at Aurecon

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

Highly competitive salary + Meaningful benefits

Work on meaningful projects that are challenging & beneficial to your community
Opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's largest infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative organisation bringing ideas to life

Work on meaningful projects that are challenging & beneficial to your community
Opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's largest infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative organisation bringing ideas to life

you will support the delivery of flood assessment on major Transport/Land/Water infrastructure/Dams/Energy projects across NSW/ACT.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Associate - Flood Modeller

at SONDA Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$150k - $200k p/a plus Super - exp pending

Down to earth, wholesome group looking for fellow TUFLOW expert.
Mainly office based position, with a day from home weekly.
$150k - $200k p/a plus Super - to match your experience.

Down to earth, wholesome group looking for fellow TUFLOW expert.
Mainly office based position, with a day from home weekly.
$150k - $200k p/a plus Super - to match your experience.

If you're the sort of person who still reads the Hydrology and Earth System Sciences journal occasionally, we'd like to hear from you.. NSW or VIC

Recruited byMiriam Taylor

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Officer Environmental Water

at Mallee Catchment Management Authority

This is a Full time job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$80,000 to $95,000

Improve the health and resilience of the Mallee’s floodplains and wetlands
Contribute to the delivery of vital environmental watering programs
Opportunities for professional development and growth

Improve the health and resilience of the Mallee’s floodplains and wetlands
Contribute to the delivery of vital environmental watering programs
Opportunities for professional development and growth

Mallee CMA is the largest catchment area in the state of Victoria, running along the Murray River from Nyah to the South Australian border.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Engineer

at Kiama Municipal Council

This is a Full time job

Kiama, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Commencing annual salary from $110,825

Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week
Option of a leaseback vehicle | Mobile phone | Local Government Benefits
Work and provide your services within our vibrant coastal community

Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week
Option of a leaseback vehicle | Mobile phone | Local Government Benefits
Work and provide your services within our vibrant coastal community

We have the opportunity for a Civil Engineer to provide leadership and expertise in the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager - Flood Rescue Capability

at Victoria State Emergency Service

This is a Full time job

Southbank, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$128,635 to $140,849 + super

Work for a community based organisation making a real difference
We have an employee assistance program focusing on mental health & wellbeing
We have a strong focus on professional development, combined with study leave

Work for a community based organisation making a real difference
We have an employee assistance program focusing on mental health & wellbeing
We have a strong focus on professional development, combined with study leave

Lead VICSES's next-gen flood rescue capability—define, deliver, and shape a safer fleet. Apply now to make a state-wide impact.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Water Resources Engineer

at Aurecon

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

Work on impactful projects that shape sustainable water infrastructure
Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture
Grow your career with a leading engineering consultancy

Work on impactful projects that shape sustainable water infrastructure
Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture
Grow your career with a leading engineering consultancy

Join Aurecon's Brisbane team to deliver impactful water solutions, grow your expertise, and shape sustainable infrastructure for the future.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Water Engineer

at Burchills Engineering Solutions

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Take ownership of projects while building strong client relationships
Work on diverse stormwater and flood projects with a supportive team
Enjoy autonomy with trust and support when you need it

Take ownership of projects while building strong client relationships
Work on diverse stormwater and flood projects with a supportive team
Enjoy autonomy with trust and support when you need it

Senior Water Engineer role delivering stormwater and flood projects with full project ownership and client management.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Environmental Water Operations Coordinator

at Mallee Catchment Management Authority

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$100,000 to $113,000

Lead environmental water delivery across iconic Mallee wetlands
Combine strong scientific understanding with operational execution
A supportive and flexible working environment

Lead environmental water delivery across iconic Mallee wetlands
Combine strong scientific understanding with operational execution
A supportive and flexible working environment

Work closely with government, water authorities and community partners to achieve real environmental outcomes.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Water Monitoring Field Officer / Hydrographer - Deniliquin

at WaterNSW

This is a Full time job

Deniliquin, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$78,968 base + super

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative & diverse team
Grow your career in environmental & water management
Full training and mentoring provided

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative & diverse team
Grow your career in environmental & water management
Full training and mentoring provided

Grow your career in water monitoring & environmental management

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Associate Director - Water Resources and Flood Engineer

at AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Lead complex flood and water resource projects across Australia
Shape resilient water futures with industry-leading specialists
Grow your impact across major infrastructure and mining projects

Lead complex flood and water resource projects across Australia
Shape resilient water futures with industry-leading specialists
Grow your impact across major infrastructure and mining projects

Join a global team of engineers and enjoy delivery of major projects with key clients nationally, and worldwide.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Associate - Flood Modeller

at SONDA Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$120k - $150k p/a plus Super - to match your exper

Down to earth, wholesome group looking for fellow TUFLOW nerd.
Mainly office based position, with perhaps a day from home weekly.
$120k - $150k p/a plus Super - to match your experience, negotiable

Down to earth, wholesome group looking for fellow TUFLOW nerd.
Mainly office based position, with perhaps a day from home weekly.
$120k - $150k p/a plus Super - to match your experience, negotiable

If you're the sort of person who still reads the Hydrology and Earth System Sciences journal occasionally, we'd like to hear from you.. NSW or VIC

Recruited byMiriam Taylor

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Flood Engineer

at New Venture Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

150000

Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Access to mentorship and technical development
A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Access to mentorship and technical development
A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Senior Flood Engineer - Brisbane

Recruited byPhilip Chidi-Njemanze

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Associate Director - Water Resources

at AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and the way you work best.
Join a nationally connected team delivering impactful, future-focused solutions.
Shape technical excellence while mentoring engineers and major project outcomes.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and the way you work best.
Join a nationally connected team delivering impactful, future-focused solutions.
Shape technical excellence while mentoring engineers and major project outcomes.

Lead complex flood and drainage solutions across major sectors, driving technical excellence within AECOM’s Water Resources team.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago