We are seeking a motivated Civil Design Engineer (all levels) to join our Design Services Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality civil engineering design and drafting services across Council's diverse infrastructure portfolio.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers seeking structured development, as well as experienced professionals looking to apply their technical expertise within a collaborative local government environment. The role will be graded and remunerated in line with the candidates skills, qualifications, and experience.
About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects that support the community and Council's long-term capital works program. Projects include roads, stormwater drainage, sewer systems, waste infrastructure, car parks and flood mitigation works.
Engineers at a junior or graduate level will be supported through mentoring and skill development, while more experienced applicants will be encouraged to apply their knowledge to complex design challenges and best-practice outcomes.
What We Will Offer You
Permanent, full-time position.
Remuneration of $3,087.34 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,496.64 gross per fortnight plus superannuation (12%).
Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
Generous leave entitlements and ongoing training and development opportunities.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental or similar.
The ideal candidate will have two (2) years relevant experience and a willingness to continue developing their skills.
General Construction Induction Training Card.
Class C Driver's Licence.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project demands.
Excellent teamwork and communication ability, ensuring collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
What is next?
Applications close Monday, 26 January 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 2 February 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Geordi Paxton, Manager Engineering Design Services on
All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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