Coastal Engineer

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Our Transport department focuses on ensuring the Transport Network is safe, efficient and meets our levels of service. They focus on renewals and maintenance as well and planning for infrastructure that aligns itself with growth in the City and the provision of choice in transport opportunities. As part of that focus, we also plan, renew and maintain elements in the coastline.

Our coastal team focuses on the maintenance and renewals of coastal structures and long term coastal strategies. Working closely with the capital delivery and maintenance team in Transport.

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coastal Engineer to join the team to help deliver short and medium term responses to coastal challenges, whilst contributing to strategies for the future. The Coastal Engineer will be responsible for managing maintenance of coastal protection at St Clair/St Kilda and for looking at options for maintenance and renewals in other parts of the Coastline and implementing those options.

Ideally you will have:

• An engineering qualification in a related field
• Previous experience in coastal infrastructure asset management
• Proven ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• An ability to engage with, and respond to the public in a positive way

In addition to the above you will have excellent report writing and oral communication skills.

What we offer

• A great team environment
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
• Free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years

Salary range: $86,428 - $101,680

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

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