Design practical, sustainable civil infrastructure that supports communities today and enables the Sunshine Coast of tomorrow.
About the Role
Design and Placemaking Services sits within Council's Infrastructure & Natural Assets Department and provides expert civil and urban design solutions that support livable, connected and sustainable communities. The Branch translates strategic plans into buildable, high‐quality capital works projects, working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver outcomes that balance growth, safety, environmental responsibility and placemaking excellence.
As a Civil Designer you will contribute to the planning and delivery of Council's Capital Works Program through the production and review of civil designs, cost estimates and construction documentation. You will work closely with engineers, senior designers and stakeholders to provide coordinated expert solutions in the planning, development and delivery of designs that facilitate ongoing management of our civil assets and support Council's vision. Exposure to a wide range of urban and rural road infrastructure projects with opportunities for progression from Level 4 to Level 5.
Responsibilities
* Assist Design Engineers and the Design Services Supervisor in delivering basic cost‐effective civil designs, applying established guidelines and producing construction documentation for the Capital Works Program.
* Review internal and external urban and rural road designs, cost estimates, drafting and documentation.
* Investigate, research, analyse and assess information to determine and recommend appropriate actions, ensuring compliance with relevant codes.
* Conduct technical investigations and provide recommendations or reports of a sensitive or political nature, applying established principles and methods to achieve business unit results.
* Engage autonomously with relevant stakeholders to collate, prepare or achieve project outcomes.
* Document design decisions and complete the Design Quality Management System.
* Plan and organise own work that may span more than one discipline.
About you
You'll be a critical thinker with strong analytical aptitude, reliable and a team player with high‐standard communication skills. You will also have a high attention to detail and professionalism when undertaking tasks.
Qualifications and experience:
* Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
* Relevant experience in urban and rural roads and civil design.
* Knowledge of urban and rural road design guidelines and standards including Austroads, Transport and Main Roads Standards, Australian Standards and QUDM.
* Proficiency in computer software for designing urban and rural roads, including AutoCAD and 12d model.
Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles:
* Wellbeing: Initiatives such as discounted health‐related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* Flexibility: Flexible working including a 9‐day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model.
* Extras: Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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