Project Engineer

at  Lismore City Council

About Us Since the 2022 natural disasters, the Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far; today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work, and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore. We are inspired by our community and motivated to continue our mission.
Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP) is the principal delivery agency for restoring the Councils’ and Community assets. Over the coming months, the team will grow exponentially, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we deliver many rebuild and transformation projects for our community.Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it’s the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so unique. We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position:An opportunity exists within the Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio for a Project Engineer to join our team focused on delivering positive outcomes for Lismore in collaboration with State Government agencies and on behalf of Council’s Asset Owner. Your technical capabilities and focus on stakeholder outcomes will be applied to ensuring Council’s objectives are represented through project delivery and investment decisions.
This position will report directly to the Flood Restoration Director for Water. Water and sewerage services have been reinstated with temporary repairs. This program aims to permanently replace or rebuild water and sewerage infrastructure damaged in 2022.
The program includes rebuilding and/or upgrading water and sewage treatment plants, sewage pump station upgrades, and remote monitoring projects. It involves working closely with our Flood Restoration Portfolio team, broader Council, NSW State Government agencies, design consultancies, and contractors to manage effective project development and delivery through effective communication, consultation, and verification of technical project details.
The successful applicant will have strong experience developing water and sewerage projects through concept and detailed designs, with a strong focus on constructability and operational implementation

• Coordinating daily activities and serving as a point of escalation for critical and non-critical events.
• Communicating clear expectations and timeframes.
• Liaising with State agencies, clients, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Facilitating effective stakeholder buy-in and appreciation of deliverables, as well as the consequences of project development and feedback collected.
• Manage and escalate technical and project delivery issues and risks as appropriate.
• Providing consistent and timely project status updates.
• Assisting in maintaining project programs, schedules, and documentation.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and understanding WHS best practices.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the Flood Restoration Portfolio’s purpose and delivery projects to provide critical services to our community