Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join the Engineering and Technical Services team. As a Civil Engineer you will get to lead council’s project development, design and delivery process for various projects including:

•  Project development, investigation and design along with project scoping and development of initial project management documentation.
  
• Design development as well as design consultant management for preparation of design documents, cost estimates and cost forecasting, identifying project delivery and methodology, preparing project schedule and risk assessment, and preparing contract plans and specifications.
  
• Prepare contract plans, specifications and procurement documents for construction and administer the project procurement process.
  
• Provide efficient and effective project management services to deliver capital new and/or renewal infrastructure projects from inception to handover for operation, while achieving cost, time and quality requirements.
  
• Prepare detailed reports for engineering construction work including work as executed information for asset accounting.
  
• Engagement with customers and investigating issues and complaints to understand requests for assistance and advise on potential solutions.
  
• Managing council’s survey services.

What we offer...

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week 
• Annual salary from $92,834.56 to $109,595.20 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Plus 11% superannuation 
• Phone, laptop and vehicle for operational and private use.

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Experience in the investigation, assessment and reporting of engineering matters.
• Experience in the survey and design of roads, traffic and parking facilities, stormwater drainage systems and public infrastructure. 
• Experience in civil engineering and civil design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and or 12D, and Drains.
• Project Management experience in civil engineering works, including the establishment and management of contracts with the ability to achieve strict deadlines for multiple projects whilst engaging diverse stakeholders, preparing detailed cost estimates, risk assessments, and project management plans.
• Experience in procurement and contract management for engineering consultancies and contractors. .
• Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications and procurement documentation for civil engineering design and construction work.
• Experience in community engagement as a part of design development.
• Experienced with local government procurement processes and Security of Payment act.
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWT) - Prepare a work zone traffic management plan (or a commitment to achieve)
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Interested to know more? Click here to find out 

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport
  - Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:
  - BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  - Birthday and Christmas vouchers
  

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Seren McKenzie, Manager Engineering and Technical Services on 4232 0444. 

Closing Date: Sunday 14 July 2024, 23:30 pm.

If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page. 

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.