Designer Civil

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $98,692 - $116,112 per annum + super (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Location: 143 Walker Street, Townsville City

Who We Are

We are a small design team working with Traffic, Geotechnical and Civil Engineers in the Civil team. The Civil team is part of a team of technical experts specialising in Civil, Stormwater, Open Space and Asset Management. We deliver essential infrastructure for the community and play a key role in shaping Townsville’s future.

Your Role

As a Designer Civil, you’ll be hands-on in the design of civil projects, particularly roadworks and stormwater drainage, contributing to the planning, construction and ongoing maintenance of vital infrastructure. From preparing clear, accurate drawings and estimates so that the infrastructure can be delivered, you’ll see your work move from concept through to construction, making a real difference out on the ground.

You’ll make sure designs are practical, accurate and meet Council standards, while keeping stakeholders informed along the way. You’ll be able to work on a diversity of projects from small kerb and channel replacements, road reconstruction s and major intersection upgrades.

About You

Ideally you will have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
• Experience in road works, stormwater drainage and traffic infrastructure design.
• A working knowledge of open space, irrigation, water and wastewater design is desirable.
• Well-developed knowledge of computer aided design and drafting software (e.g. AutoCAD, 12D), including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• A sound working knowledge of design procedures used by Main Roads and other external agencies within a Local Authority area.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including: engineering guidelines (Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Austroads, Water Services Association of Australia), Aus-Spec and relevant Australian Standards and Work Health and Safety principles.
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems and environmental management systems and their application to the design of civil engineering infrastructure and projects.
• Well-developed knowledge and experience in the interpretation of survey information.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Cordelia (Principal Lead)

Contact Email: ***email_hidden*** (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Designer Civil_PD.pdf