Group Lead - Coasts & Marine, NSW

About Water Technology

Water Technology is a specialised water, coastal and environmental consultancy with offices in WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW, QLD and NZ.

The Coast and Marine team brings together expertise in coastal hazard assessments, numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, and morphological), coastal and maritime planning, coastal engineering design, environmental services, and coastal management and adaptation planning, although this is not an exhaustive list. This breadth of capability allows Water Technology to deliver integrated solutions across complex coastal environments.

The Role

Water Technology is currently seeking a Group Lead, Coasts and Marine (NSW) to join its New South Wales team, based in Parramatta. This is a key leadership role within the national Coast and Marine team. The successful candidate will work closely with the National Lead, senior leaders, and technical specialists across Australia to continue growing the NSW presence, strengthen client relationships, and lead the delivery of high-quality coastal and marine projects.

The role will suit a Senior Coastal engineer, or Senior Coastal Scientist, who is ready to step into a broader leadership position across technical delivery, team leadership, client engagement, and business development. Water Technology is looking for someone with strong consulting experience, sound commercial awareness, and ideally, hands-on knowledge of the NSW coastal and estuarine context, bringing the technical credibility, leadership capability, and energy needed to grow people, projects, and client relationships.

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Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Coastal/Marine Sciences or similar).
• Postgraduate qualifications in coastal engineering, science, oceanography, or marine science will be viewed favourably, but are not essential.
• 8-12+ years of experience in coastal engineering/science or a related consulting environment.

What You'll Bring

Water Technology would like to understand if candidates have demonstrated these capabilities, skills and experience that will help them succeed in this role:

• A strong understanding of coastal, estuarine, and marine processes, particularly along the NSW coastline.
• Experience leading or contributing to coastal management programs, coastal adaptation strategies, coastal hazard studies, or shoreline management projects.
• Experience undertaking coastal hazard analysis and risk assessments across open coast and estuarine environments.
• Working knowledge of coastal numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, morphological, water quality modelling, etc.).
• Project delivery skills in: project management; client relationship, stakeholder management, and community consultation; preparation of technical reports, design documentation and bespoke studies.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and supporting small to medium-sized technical teams – desired but not essential (Water Technology would be pleased to support the right candidate grow into this aspect of the role).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, communities, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• A strong interest in business development, and growing a sustainable pipeline of coastal and marine work in NSW.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangement.
• Annual health and well-being allowance.
• Health and well-being initiatives throughout the year.
• Generous reward and recognition initiatives.
• Project variety due to national presence and structure.
• Novated Lease.
• Learning and development support.

Water Technology is also a Family Friendly Workplaces endorsed employer.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the apply icon: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/37527/water-technology/878247/group-lead-coasts-marine-nsw. Please do not email your application.

Before applying, please ensure you have unrestricted work rights in Australia and the appropriate region specific experience outlined above.

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, the company recognises individual differences, embraces individual strengths and looks for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.