Roads & Civil Infrastructure Designer

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Gym discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an Engineering Designer to join the Road Design team on a fixed-term full-time contract. You will contribute from early planning and analysis through to detailed design and construction of roads, drainage and related works.

The role emphasizes practical, sustainable, community-focused solutions and collaboration across stakeholders. You will lead investigations, prepare concept and final designs, and manage design projects using Council's framework.

Qualifications

• Certificate and/or Diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction Design, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop practical design solutions for roads, drainage and related civil infrastructure works.
• Proven ability and experience in project management of design projects.
• Utilise experience in design and project management to mentor less experienced designers.
• Detailed working knowledge of CAD using AutoCAD and 12D or similar.
• Suitable post qualification experience in investigation design and estimating of roads and drainage works.

Responsibilities

• Lead project investigations, prepare concept and final designs, and manage design projects.
• Design and estimate civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, car parks and shared paths.
• Collaborate with internal teams, service authorities, government departments and the community to achieve integrated outcomes.

Skills

Practical design solutions

Project management of design projects

Mentoring junior designers

Education

Civil engineering or civil construction design qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

12D or similar

Job description

Fixed Term Contract - Full Time (Until October 2027)

Design infrastructure that shapes the future of our city

• Enjoy workplace flexibility - 4 day week, hybrid work model and flexible work hours
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team culture that values creativity, problem-solving and shared success.
• Showcase your design expertise and have real impact on shaping our city's infrastructure and community outcomes.

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

Join our passionate Road Design team and play a hands-on role in designing and delivering high-quality civil infrastructure that makes a real difference in our community.

In this role you will contribute to a variety of road and drainage projects, from early planning and analysis through to detailed design and construction. You will use your technical expertise and creative thinking to produce design solutions that are practical, sustainable, and community focused.

This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional who thrives on seeing projects come to life, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work in a supportive team where innovation and growth are encouraged.

Your key focus areas will span the design and estimation of civil infrastructure including roads, traffic facilities, stormwater drainage, car parks, recreational spaces, waterways access, and shared paths. You'll also lead project investigations, prepare concept and final designs, and manage design projects using Council's project management framework. Collaboration is key, you will work closely with internal teams, service authorities, government departments, and the community to ensure integrated and effective design outcomes.

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You value design excellence and bring refined road and civil infrastructure design expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for the community. You are a collaborative team player with a growth mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Your clear communication, professional presentation, and commitment to quality will be key to your success in this role.
You will bring:

• Certificate and/or Diploma or associate degree in either; Civil Engineering; Civil Construction Design; or Equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop practical design solutions for roads, drainage and related civil infrastructure works.
• Proven ability and experience in Project Management of design projects.
• Utilise experience in design and project management to mentor less experienced designers
• Detailed working knowledge of Computer Aided design using AutoCAD and 12D or similar.
• Suitable post qualification experience in investigation design and estimating of roads and drainage works.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from$98,091 to $113,998 a year plus 12% superannuation
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Annual Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• We value your health and wellbeing, offering discounted corporate gym memberships from just $10 per week, a vibrant social club, regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. Providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
• Make a real impact, give back to the community through a diverse pipeline of innovative projects that shape and enhance our city's future.
• Work with modern tools, systems and technology to deliver high-quality design solutions.

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

• Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
• For a confidential discussion related to the duties of the role, please contact Michael Holdsworth,Coordinator Engineering Road Design, on 02 49210 *** or via email**********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch - we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

The official title ofthis role is Engineering Designer. The role is advertised as Roads & CivilInfrastructure Designerto align with industry-standard terminology andimprove candidate attraction.