Knox Council is seeking innovative thinkers who are interested in delivering integrated stormwater services for the Knox community that address current challenges, while building the City’s liveability and resilience into the future.

Knox is a modern and vibrant municipality in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  Home to over 150,000 people, Knox is known for its attractive environment, family oriented community and healthy natural lifestyle.  This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and values-based organisation. 

A two (2) year, part-time position (0.5 FTE) is currently available within Council’s Stormwater Unit, which has a strong focus on the integration of water quantity and water quality aspects of stormwater infrastructure solutions.

The Stormwater Unit undertakes integrated water management services, ranging from flood mitigation and modelling, to integrated water cycle management, stormwater harvesting and water sensitive urban design. 

This position will be responsible for delivering on the final stages of water quality capital works within the Dobsons Creek Catchment (The Basin); and will conduct a full evaluation of this four (4) year partnership pilot project with Melbourne Water, the University of Melbourne and South East Water.

The duties of the position include the following:
1. Provide excellent service to all external and internal customers in the delivery of the Dobsons Creek Catchment partnership project;
2. Ability to investigate, research and understand stormwater management in the context of urban systems, and make appropriate recommendations to the Coordinator, Stormwater and project partners;
3. Undertake site assessments, catchment analyses, M.U.S.I.C. modelling and prepare functional (concept) designs, cost estimates and required contract documentation to enable construction;
4. Ensure design works are technically sound, practical and within standards required by Knox City Council.
5. Evaluate and document the overall project, including an assessment of cost-benefits, ecological benefits, community engagement, the partnership model, and added values and outcomes, with recommendations.

A salary range of $76,250 to 83,276 p.a. is being offered depending on experience.

A Position Description is attached.  For further clarification, please contact Caroline Carvalho, Coordinator - Stormwater on 9298 8253.

Closing Date 02/09/2015

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.