Civil Engineer
Scone
Permanent Full-Time
– (35 hours per week)
The role:
Council
has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Civil Engineer to
join our Strategic Assets team. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll
contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's future.
You'll
be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting survey and design
work, project and asset management, Renewable Energy Zone development
assessments, and technical reporting on major infrastructure projects. You'll
also play a key role in developing and maintaining forward works programs that
guide the renewal and upgrade of Council's infrastructure assets.
In
this role, you'll help bring Council's asset management strategy to life by
reviewing, improving, and updating infrastructure asset management plans and
policies, and by integrating asset data into Council's asset management
systems. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and making a tangible
impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career while helping build
resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
What's on offer:
- A salary range from $ – $ per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% super + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance.
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Rental & Relocation Policies.
- Generous uniform allowance.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.
- Access to leaseback vehicle.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and will have previous experience in a similar role.
- Have knowledge of surveying, road infrastructure design, asset management practices and project management, as is experience in use of Auto CAD or Civil CAD or equivalent and some drafting skills.
- Experience in the use of Asset Management Software.
- Previous Local Government experience would be desirable for this role.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation
where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our
community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our
community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation
and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect
for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing
efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety
and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located
in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of
Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work,
come and see for yourself
Closing
Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Job Description:
To view the job description for this role, please click here
Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Jeff Bush - Manager Strategic
Assets a call on or e-mail to
discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the key
selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking "Apply for
this job" or through Council's website –
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We
encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to
join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with
disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with
disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process, please advise via or 02
to discuss.