Civil Designer

Why work with us?At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About The Role

The Design & Placemaking Services Branch is responsible for providing coordinated expert solutions and designs to facilitate the ongoing management of our civil assets and associated services. The Branch focuses on service outcomes when deriving solutions to be delivered through assets, operations, or a combination, to satisfy the specific need or council policy/direction.

A Civil Designer in this Branch is responsible for assisting the Supervisor Civil Design with the delivery of quality design and for construction documentation for council’s supported projects in the capital works program with the guidance from Supervisor Civil Design and Design Engineer.

Primarily you will;

• Assist Design Engineers and the Design Services Supervisor with: The delivery of basic cost effective civil designs with the application of relevant established guidelines or guidance from Senior Designers and Engineers, including construction documentation for the council’s endorsed Capital Works Program.
• Project reviews internal and external of both urban and rural road designs, cost estimates, drafting and documentation.
• Undertake key design functions including:
• Investigating, researching, analysing, assessing information to determine and/or recommend appropriate course of action that would be compliant with relevant codes;
• Technical investigations, analysis and preparation of advice, recommendations or reports of a sensitive or political nature requiring application of established principles, techniques and methods to achieve business unit’s results;
• Working autonomously to engage with relevant stakeholders to collate, prepare or achieve project outcomes;
• Document design decisions and complete the Design Quality Management System.
• Plan and organise own work which may span more than one discipline;

About YouAs a requirement of this role, you will possess an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) as well as have relevant experience in the field of urban and rural roads and civil design.

As a professional in this field you will have demonstrated experience showcasing professional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus to engage in active listening, communicate persuasively, resolve issues and foster collaboration and cooperation.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How To ApplyYour written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Tynan Morris during business hours on 0418 149 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.