This is a key contract for local council, seeking an experienced water and flood engineer. Hybrid working, free parking, excellent hourly rate. Collar Group is seeking a highly skilled Water Engineering Consultant for a temporary 8-month appointment, with this high-growth NSW council. Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to floodplain management and water engineering projects in a fast-developing local government area. The role offers a hybrid working environment, free parking on-site, and a 35-hour working week, providing a flexible and accommodating work setup. Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in water engineering, with a strong background in floodplain management, including the ability to undertake Flood Studies and Flood Risk Management Studies and Plans in compliance with NSW Flood Policy. Proficiency in reviewing flood models, interpreting TUFLOW results, and assessing flood reports. Familiarity with Water Cycle Management Flood Models, large planning proposals at precinct level, fluency in WaterRIDE, and practical knowledge of QGIS for analyzing TUFLOW results. Experience in assessing and reviewing hydrology models and reports is essential, and floodplain management experience is highly valued. Beneficial to have: Master's degree in Water Engineering, including expertise in Hydrology and Hydraulics, to understand the fundamental principles of floodplain management and flood modeling. Key Tasks: Lead short-term floodplain management projects, including investigation and design projects related to Flood Warning, from preparing technical briefs to project completion. Collaborate with the floodplain management team on various core activities, such as providing flood information to internal and external stakeholders, reviewing Flood Impact and Risk Assessment reports for development applications, planning proposals, and enhancing flood mapping. Professional benefits of the role: Gain the opportunity to work on greenfield development projects within a rapidly evolving Local Government Area (LGA), focusing on holistic floodplain management and mitigating the cumulative impact of development on flooding. Contribute to the development of flood warning systems for highly flood-vulnerable catchments, utilizing cutting-edge technology and engaging with stakeholders to explore innovative approaches. Leverage current smart technology to present flood data to the public in a user-friendly manner. Collar Group is open to negotiation on remuneration rates, especially for candidates with the right skills. While the contract term may be reduced, we offer a premium payment structure, with the expectation that projects will be delivered within shorter timeframes. To meet Council's Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and adhere to Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, candidates for this position are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment, with the decision based on operational needs. Join Collar Group and be a part of an innovative team dedicated to making a positive impact in floodplain management and water engineering projects. Apply now to take your career to the next level