Lead Engineer - Infrastructure, Civil Design & GIS

Careers at Council; Narromine Shire Council; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

12% superannuation

Civil Liability Allowance

35-hour working week

Flexible working arrangements

Optional leaseback vehicle

Training and professional development

Job summary

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified professional to lead the Infrastructure and Engineering Services Department as Manager Engineering Services. You will oversee civil design, technical review, surveying, GIS, asset inspection and long‑term infrastructure planning.

The role demands strong leadership, practical, evidence‑based decision making and alignment with budgets and asset management plans. A comprehensive benefits package applies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Five years’ experience in civil design (roads, stormwater, surveying).
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Experience managing GIS platforms (including QGIS).
• Experience undertaking or managing surveying activities and survey equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed civil engineering designs for roads, intersections, kerb and gutter, footpaths and stormwater drainage.
• Provide professional technical advice to Council, staff, developers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage Council’s GIS, QGIS and spatial data systems.
• Oversee surveying activities and equipment including rover, drone and Causenet systems.
• Coordinate asset inspections, condition assessments and data collection.
• Develop and monitor annual and 10-year works programs.
• Support asset management planning and infrastructure prioritisation.
• Lead, mentor and develop technical staff.
• Maintain quality assurance, documentation and design standards.
• Monitor budgets, estimates, expenditure and program delivery.

Skills

Civil design leadership

CAD software

GIS platforms (QGIS)

Surveying activities

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Driver’s licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

GIS platforms

Job description

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified professional to lead the Infrastructure and Engineering Services Department as Manager Engineering Services. You will oversee civil design, technical review, surveying, GIS, asset inspection and long‑term infrastructure planning.

The role demands strong leadership, practical, evidence‑based decision making and alignment with budgets and asset management plans. A comprehensive benefits package applies.