Civil Design Officer

• Permanent full-time role
• Salary: $91,000 to $95,000 per annum (FTE) inclusive of annual leave loading plus superannuation
• Based in Hilton on the city fringe
• Car parking on-site

What you'll do

As the Civil Design Officer you will be responsible for providing survey data, design and contract administration to enable the following works:

• Annual capital works program including construction/reconstruction of footways, cycle paths and kerbing and the reconstruction/resealing of Council's local road network
• Special projects
• Traffic control devices
• Stormwater drainage
• Reserve redevelopment
• Car parks
• Other civil engineering works

You will undertake survey design services in line with budgetary, time and quality requirement in addition to ensuring designs are environmentally sound and include the latest engineering best practices.

Who you are

If you have Civil Design and CAD experience, combined with strong communication, negotiation and contract administration experience, ideally within Local Government, we would like to hear from you.

You must also have the following essential qualification(s):

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Work Zone Traffic Management licence

In addition, in accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance (within six months of issue) and a current Class C Driver's Licence will be required as part of the recruitment process.

City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.

We are committed to achieving and maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation.

We promote diversity and flexible ways of working.

Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate and we value the unique contribution each member makes. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life. In addition to salary, you are supported with.

• Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees).
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
• A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Journey accident insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Corporate uniform allowance.
• Study assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• On-site car parking.

So are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working with our City Assets team and providing a valuable service to help keep our community safe, click on the position description to find out more about this opportunity.

Enquiries to Joe Ielasi, Manager City Assets, on 8416 6225.

How do you apply?

Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of your vaccination record, relevant qualification(s), drivers licence and police clearance (if available).

Closing Date: Friday 22 March 2024 at 9:00am