These professional positions, within the dynamic Infrastructure Delivery team, play a key role in delivering new capital works across the beautiful Tweed Shire.
We're looking for two people with sound experience in project management and leading end-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure projects—from roads and bridges to drainage, water and sewerage—ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong client satisfaction. You'll bring your technical expertise, eye for detail and adaptable mindset to a collaborative team environment, while enjoying the opportunity to manage contracts, liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to meaningful, community-focused work. Entry level (graduate) engineers are welcome to apply for the Job Grade 6 roles.
About the role:
* Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of new capital works projects, with a focus on roads, bridges, drainage, earthworks, concrete, water and sewer infrastructure.
* Operate with a high level of autonomy while supporting the Senior Engineer – Civil Design / Construction on complex engineering tasks and project management.
* Provide professional engineering, construction and project management advice to internal Council units and make informed decisions across a range of infrastructure types.
* Apply technical expertise in roads, drainage, earthworks, concrete, water, wastewater, design, construction, cost estimating and design review.
* Ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, within budget and to a high standard, while proactively managing risks and stakeholder expectations.
* Contribute flexibly across the Infrastructure Delivery Unit, including the Contracts Section when needed, and engage in ongoing performance and development activities.
What's on offer:
* An attractive base salary depending upon skills, knowledge and experience. The Job Grade will be determined by the panel as follows:
* Job Grade 6 (Civil Engineering Designer and/or Graduate Engineer Construction): from $84,316 per annum with increments up to $99,874, plus 12% super
* Job Grade 7: (Project Manager Construction and/or Engineer Civil Design): from $98,191 per annum with increments up to $113,007 per annum, plus 12% super
* 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
* training and development opportunities
* flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
* generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -
We are seeking:
* A degree-qualified engineer or a professional with substantial technical experience in a similar civil infrastructure role.
* Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including procurement, tender evaluation, risk assessment, contract supervision and closeout.
* Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with a sound understanding of WHS, environmental legislation and asset management systems.
* Design Based Role
* Proven skills in computer-aided drafting and engineering design, preferably using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civil Site Design and Magnet.
* Experience with flood and drainage modelling, hydrologic analysis, and the application of relevant Australian standards and design guidelines.
* Construction Based Role
* Proven ability to manage multiple complex civil engineering projects simultaneously, with strong project and program management skills.
* Extensive hands-on experience in construction supervision, construction management and civil infrastructure design.
About us:
* Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
* The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
* Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
* Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 22 August 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
* Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
* Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
* Have your Resume document ready to go.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
* Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about these particular opportunities?
* Do you hold a degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or possess substantial technical experience in a similar role? Please describe.
* Please describe your experience using computer-aided drafting and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, or Magnet.
* Please describe your experience with flood and drainage modelling, as well as your familiarity with hydrologic analysis software and relevant Australian standards and design guidelines.
* Please provide examples of your experience in managing multiple complex civil engineering projects, including how you ensured projects were delivered on time and within budget.
* Describe your experience in construction supervision, construction management, and civil infrastructure design.
* Outline your experience in contract management, including procurement, tender processes, risk assessment, and contract administration.
* Please tell us about your communication and conflict resolution skills. How have you applied these in the context of WHS responsibilities, environmental compliance, or working with diverse stakeholders?
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