Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Port Stephens Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

PSCare Day

Free parking on site

On-site cafe

Job summary

Port Stephens Council is seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join the Assets team on a two-year contract to August 2028. The role focuses on street lighting, pump monitoring and asset condition inspections, with opportunities to lead small projects and develop into management.

A broad civil engineering background and strong communication skills are preferred. You will work from the PSC Administration Building in Raymond Terrace, with full-time 35 hours per week and a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with extensive related experience.
• Technical knowledge of geometric and pavement road design, drainage design, and bridge management.
• Experience in investigating, analyzing and resolving infrastructure problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee street lighting, pump monitoring and condition inspections within Civil Assets.
• Manage civil assets projects identified via failures, condition assessments or development.
• Experience in planning, investigation, detail design, contract preparation and contract administration.

Skills

Geometric design

Pavement design

Drainage design

Bridge management

Investigating infrastructure problems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Due to an internal secondment, we’re seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our Assets team for a contract period up until August 2028 (approx. 2 years).

If you consider yourself a ‘jack of all trades’ or ‘generalist’ type of civil engineer rather than a ‘specialist’ this may be a good fit for you. Ideally you will have a broad experience base, be a good communicator and either desire to or have had experience in managing a small team. This role provides a stepping stone to move into management whilst still diving into the detail.

This role is in the Civil Assets Group within the Asset Section and is responsible for core activities such as street lighting, pump monitoring and condition inspections but also managing projects relating to civil assets which have been identified through failures, condition assessments, or proposed development.

This would be a great opportunity for a candidate with prior experience in planning and investigation, detail design, contract preparation, contract administration and construction.

• This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $104,424 to $122,852 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 motor vehicle allowance + $2,562 retention allowance + civil liability allowance
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent, combined with extensive experience in a related field
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of geometric and pavement road design, drainage design, construction/maintenance, and bridge management processes and procedures
• Experience with investigating, analysing and resolving infrastructure problems.

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

• We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together