Nowra, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
* Permanent Full Time
* Salary: $82,592 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
* 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
* Located at the Nowra Administration Building
* Applications close Thursday 28 August (at midnight)
About The Role
This position works within the Technical Services Department of Council to provide professional architectural and landscape architectural design services for a range of council's building and community infrastructure projects.
This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9 or 10. Progression from Grade 9 to Grade 10 is subject to competencies being met and increased responsibilities and complexity of tasks being undertaken or managed.
Grade 9 - $82,529 - $96,073 p.a. plus 12% Super
Grade 10 - $91,148 - $104,698 p.a plus 12% Super
The Roles Associated With These Grades Include
Grade 9 - Design Officer:
* Provide drafting and design services for landscape, architectural and community infrastructure projects
* Prepare specifications and schedules as required
* Support the Coordinator - Building & Landscape Design to deliver outputs to agreed deadlines
Grade 10 - Building Designer (in addition to the above):
* Provide professional architectural and landscape architectural design services for landscape, architectural and community infrastructure projects
* Prepare designs, drawings, documentation, reports, schedules and specifications, while considering aesthetic, environmental, legislative and financial factors
* Provide subject matter expert advice in relation to building and landscape design projects
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
Grade 9 - Design Officer
* Diploma in Architecture, or Diploma of Building Design, or equivalent
* 3 years' experience with demonstrated AutoCAD or ArchiCAD experience
Grade 10 - Building Designer
* Tertiary qualifications - Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent related)
* 3 years' experience with demonstrated AutoCAD or ArchiCAD experience
Both Positions Require
* Class C Driver's Licence.
* Proof of Right to work in Australia
Our Desired Candidate Will Possess
* Demonstrated experience in the development of concept design solutions for architectural and/or community infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrated ability to apply policies, codes, current best practice and appropriate use of building materials and construction methodologies in design
* The ability to interpret legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines as they pertain to design development and documentation
* Ability to work as part of a small professional team within a multi-disciplinary division
How To Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding 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.
* 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.
* Describe your experience delivering professional architectural and landscape architectural designs.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Thursday 28 August 2025 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Julia Simpson - Coordinator Building & Landscape Design - 02 4429 3239
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits Include
* 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
* Option of flexitime for indoor staff
* 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
* Flexible and remote working arrangements
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Novated lease arrangements available
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
* Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
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. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
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
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