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At the heart of community. At the start of the future. That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Design Engineer.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year – and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond.
Join us as a Design Engineer in our Infrastructure Strategy and Design branch, and develop your skills and future career.
Find personal and professional growth
Step into a dynamic Infrastructure team as our new Design Engineer where your engineering expertise will directly impact the growth and development of an entire region. You'll actively contribute to the planning and advancement of Council's civil infrastructure, bringing strategic visions to life from concept through to completion while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and professional development.
In this diverse role you'll have the opportunity to be involved in extremely unique and exciting projects every day where you'll grow your skills by investigating, preparing, developing and managing engineering designs using civil design software including 12D, Microstation and XPSTORM. From complex stormwater drainage networks to comprehensive road upgrades spanning urban centres and rural landscapes, you'll master diverse engineering disciplines while building a portfolio of high‑impact projects that showcase your growing expertise. Join our team and benefit from flexible working arrangements that allow you to thrive both professionally and personally.
You'll Make An Impact By
* Preparing and delivering civil engineering plans and/or computer models for the organisation to meet budget, strategic and operational requirements
* Providing technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders
* Undertaking concept designs for long‑term infrastructure planning
What You'll Bring
You are an Engineering Professional who has a keen eye for detail and developed skills in survey and design. Experience in Local Government will be viewed favourably. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or Environmental Engineering) and a demonstrated ability to use survey equipment including GNSS rovers, digital levels, total stations and ground‑penetrating radar will be considered favourably, as will extensive design experience in Local Government civil works.
To Thrive In This Role, You Will Need
* Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, or demonstrated progression through a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia, or extensive Civil Engineering design experience
* Proficiency in the use of Design, Drafting and Microsoft Office software (Council is currently using 12D, Microstation, Autoturn 11 and XPSTORM)
* Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and ability to work within a team environment
* Well‑developed report writing and communication skills
* Demonstrated organisational and time‑management skills
We Would Also Love You To Have
* Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (or Environmental Engineering) recognised by Engineers Australia
* Demonstrated ability to use survey equipment including GNSS rovers, digital levels, total stations and ground‑penetrating radar
* Extensive design experience in Local Government civil works
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $96,537 to $112,191 .
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Infrastructure Strategy and Design on to make an enquiry.
Applications close 9:00am, Monday 24th November 2025.
This position requires a pre‑employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
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Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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