Careers at Council
Civil Engineer
Closes: Jan 28, 2025
- Salary: $102,842 - $117,191 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Additional 3.5% Civil Liabilities Allowance
- Great work-life balance and career growth opportunities
About the role
This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours a week Monday to Friday at the Nowra Administration Building.
This role is responsible for undertaking the investigation, design, technical specification, quantity and cost estimation for a range of infrastructure projects as well as engaging and managing consultants to deliver design solutions.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Coordinator Engineering Design, the focus of this position is to:
- Undertake traffic investigations and technical assessments to provide reports and recommendations.
- Engage and manage Consultants as needed to deliver all the required aspects of assigned projects.
- Make complex design and project management decisions, balancing competing priorities in liaison with project stakeholders, to achieve project goals of scope, time and budget.
- Adapt to evolving circumstances and urgent work requests by managing internal Client expectations and developing project plans to deliver work in a timely manner.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- 4 year Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant Degree; or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the delivery of civil infrastructure.
- Eligibility for membership of Institute of Engineers.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe the relevant technology and software you have experience using.
- Provide an example of a time where you have had to either balancing competing priorities or adapt to changing circumstances to complete a project.
Contact: David Pieresko – Coordinator Engineering Design - +61 2 4429 3169
Applications Close: Monday 16 December (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
