$111K – $119K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 5638 Temporary - Full-time (until October 2026) Why work with us? At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team! With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region -Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. About the Role The Environmental Operations Branch are responsible for the protection, enhancement and management of council's environmental assets across the landscape of the Sunshine Coast through development and delivery of integrated programs. The Coastal Engineer supports the Principal Coastal Engineer in the management and delivery of sustainable programs and standards for the region's coastline and canal network. You will exercise a degree of engineering and technical judgement to support coastal work programs including the provision of research and advice regarding the application of management techniques best suited to the region coastal programs. On an average day you will: Assist and manage the scheduling, implementation, and monitoring of the operational maintenance programs. Provide engineering advice regarding the application of management techniques best suited to the region's coastal and canal environments. Support and manage strategic, tactical, program, asset and resource planning to achieve program outputs aligned with corporate strategies, plans and high quality coastal and canal management standards; Assist, manage and deliver a variety of works for related capital projects. About you As someone with experience in coastal engineering and canals management within a medium to large organisation you will hit the ground running in this role. You will have demonstrated your ability to provide specialist engineering advice for both major and minor projects. As a requirement of this role, you will hold degree level tertiary qualifications in Civil / Coastal Engineering or similar, or significant progression towards qualification completion. You will possess a high level of interpersonal, written and communication skills with the ability to liaise with government agencies and professional bodies along with strong time management. You will have recent experience in the application of GPS, GIS and imagery applications. Pre-Employment Medical Required Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment. How to apply Your written application should include: A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application. Further Information Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website. To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027. For specific enquiries contact Brad Wilson during business hours on 0418 581 ***. We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr