Civil Designer - Transport & Drainage Planning

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About the Transport and Drainage Branch:

The Transport and Drainage Planning Branch (TDP) forms part of the Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) and is committed to ensuring that Toowoomba Region’s infrastructure networks and assets are developed and managed in a coordinated and integrated manner and that Toowoomba Region has well-planned, safe and functional transportation and drainage systems. TDP is made up of six sections: Asset Management, Drainage Planning, Transport Planning, Design and Survey, Road Operations and Aerodrome Operations. 

About the position:

The Civil Designer position provides technical and consultative support, including expert advice in civil design, investigations and documentation within a wide range of civil engineering project areas in accordance with appropriate technical standards and quality systems. 

• This is a permanent full-time position based in the heart of the Toowoomba CBD.
• The annual salary range for this position is $77,223.52 - $87,970.19 gross per annum (depending on level of experience that you bring to the role), plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. 
• Carparking provided.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association. 
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership. 
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position:

• Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
• Demonstrated skills and comprehensive knowledge in relevant technical, project management and business software packages and computer aided design and drafting packages including AutoCAD, 12D Model, PC Drain, Perfect Lite and other relevant design software.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in the area of local government and civil engineering both urban and rural design and drafting, stormwater drainage design, traffic engineering design, cost estimates and specifications to enable a wide range and depth of work to be undertaken.
• Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to lead and coach a team, establish project priorities, plan and monitor own work and establish outcomes to achieve Branch/Council goals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to apply a high level of knowledge and skills of relevant processes, procedures, policies and activities.
• Thorough knowledge of requirements for design of urban and rural civil engineering infrastructure relating in particular to roadworks and stormwater drainage design in a local government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with customers, the public, engineering consultants and contractors, utility service authorities and other stakeholders as required within the scope of the project to ensure quality and time delivery of engineering design and documentation.
• Understanding and Commitment to Council's Organisational Values and Behaviours in Teamwork. 

 How to apply:

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the , which provides the position success criteria. 

Please provide your current Resume and a 2 page (maximum) Cover Letter addressing each of the success criteria with your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information:

Please contact Lidia Czosnowska on 0497 090 *** within business hours.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.

 About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions.  Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience your career.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Civil Designer (2283).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf