Senior Civil Designer

Broadbean ATS; Maitland; In loco; AUD 102.000 - 122.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

3 weeks personal leave

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Maitland City Council is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to deliver road and drainage infrastructure projects, providing specialist design, technical documentation, and expert advice for transport and stormwater assets. You will work across capital works, planning design, and collaborative reviews with stakeholders to ensure compliant, practical, and cost-effective outcomes.

The role emphasizes full design lifecycle expertise and community-focused delivery.

Competenze

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Ability to design roads, drainage and related transport infrastructure.
• Experience applying Austroads, TfNSW standards and Council specifications.
• Prepare concept to IFC designs and detailed construction documentation.
• Conduct hydraulic and drainage investigations and develop stormwater solutions.
• Undertake quantity calculations and cost estimates.
• Review complex designs and coordinate with stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Design roads, intersections, drainage networks and culverts.
• Prepare concept, detailed and IFC designs for infrastructure.
• Undertake hydraulic investigations and develop stormwater solutions.
• Review designs and produce construction documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants and authorities.

Conoscenze

Road design

Intersections design

Drainage networks

Culverts

Concept & IFC designs

Hydraulic investigations

Stormwater management

Austroads standards

Construction documentation

Complex design review

Quantity calculations

Civil construction methods

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Strumenti

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Stringer

Benchmark

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

As the Senior Civil Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Council's road and drainage infrastructure program, providing specialist engineering design, technical documentation and design advice for transport and stormwater assets.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you will assist the planning and design of Council's road and stormwater drainage infrastructure, delivering practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions that support community growth and network resilience. While the role also contributes to cycleways, open spaces and recreation projects, the primary focus is the design, review and delivery of road and drainage infrastructure projects. You will undertake investigations, assess project feasibility, review complex designs and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and external authorities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with operational, regulatory and community requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across the full design lifecycle while contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure that supports our growing community.

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Civil Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Council's road and drainage infrastructure program, providing specialist engineering design, technical documentation and design advice for transport and stormwater assets.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you will assist the planning and design of Council's road and stormwater drainage infrastructure, delivering practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions that support community growth and network resilience. While the role also contributes to cycleways, open spaces and recreation projects, the primary focus is the design, review and delivery of road and drainage infrastructure projects. You will undertake investigations, assess project feasibility, review complex designs and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and external authorities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with operational, regulatory and community requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across the full design lifecycle while contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure that supports our growing community.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline, together with extensive experience in civil infrastructure design.

You will demonstrate strong technical capability and practical experience in:

• Designing Council's local and regional roads, intersections, drainage networks, culverts and associated transport infrastructure.


• Preparing concept, detailed and IFC designs for Council's infrastructures.Undertaking hydraulic and drainage investigations and developing practical stormwater management solutions.


• Undertaking hydraulic and drainage investigations and developing practical stormwater management solutions.


• Applying Austroads, TfNSW, Australian Standards and Council's Engineering Specifications.


• Preparing accurate engineering designs, construction documentation and technical specifications.


• Reviewing and assessing complex civil designs prepared internally and by consultants.


• Undertaking quantity calculations, cost estimates and project investigations.


• Using Civil 3D, Civil Site Design and DRAINS to develop effective design solutions.


• Applying civil construction methodologies to create practical and buildable outcomes.

You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple projects and competing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, customer service and meeting delivery timeframes.

Experience with Civil 3D, Stringer, Benchmark and Microsoft Project will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent role working a 35-hour week, with a base salary range of $102,017 - $122,269 per year based on demonstrated experience and qualifications + allowances + 12% super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Flexible work arrangements


• 3 weeks personal leave


• Paid parental leave


• Ongoing training and development


• Fitness Passport


• Healthy Employee Program

Applications close:

Sunday 25 October 2026

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

NB: This role will be known internally as Senior Design Officer.

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the \"Jobs at Council\" page on our website.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (***********@maitland.nsw.gov.au)