Civil Designer (Ref: 1350)

About the position:

The Civil Designer provides engineering support across the Infrastructure Services department with a focus on capital works project design, civil design, drafting and estimating. The role will also assist with traffic and engineering investigations, asset management and asset creation proposals, including funding applications.

The Civil Designer will provide expert advice in many aspects of the infrastructure life cycle, including initial investigations, inception, planning, design and construction and maintenance of infrastructure including roads, paths and drainage systems.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide technical civil engineering support to the Infrastructure Services Department and across the organisation as required ensuring highest standard of customer service at all times.
• Carry out detailed design, drafting and estimating of a variety of municipal capital works projects including (but not limited to); earthworks, roads, intersections, carparks, footpaths, drainage and related civil works.
• Provide accurate technical design advice on new civil projects to relevant City departments.
• Provide expert technical advice to the Infrastructure Services department including site investigations, risk assessments, engineering investigations, feasibility studies and written reports.
• Respond to the Infrastructure Services department engineering related enquiries from members of the public as required.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Trevor Pitt, Coordinator Design on 08 9956 6650.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally hold a Degree in Civil Design/Construction. Applicants with lesser qualification but significant experience in the design and drafting of roads, footpaths, drainage and other minor scale Civil Infrastructure Works will also be considered. Experience in writing grant applications would be highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary range between $81,618 - $91,754 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22  Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Monday 27 May 2024.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER