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Form of workABOUT US
Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organization. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
We offer the following employee benefits:
- Annual salary commencing at $92,456
- 11% Superannuation
- Flexible 9-day fortnight working 35-hours per week
- Free access to the Council gym
- Reimbursement of swimming pool season pass
- Annual vaccination program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Active staff social club
- Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A range of salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility
ABOUT YOU
Our preferred candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management combined with a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, be values driven and proactive, ambitious, and a flexible team player who shows a high level of self-motivation to grow within this role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Design & Project Engineer will provide specialized technical support to the roads and infrastructure team in the scope, design, and project delivery of the capital and maintenance program for state highways and Council’s Road networks (sealed and unsealed), ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources that complies with safety, environmental, and budget provisions.
This full-time position is classified as Band 3 Level 3 (commencing at $92,456) under Council's salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine-day fortnight, 35 hours per week.
Click here to read the position description for more information about this role.
Applicants must provide a cover letter outlining their intentions regarding relocating to Cobar for this role, a current resume detailing their work experience and responses to the selection criteria as listed in the position description.
Applications close 5pm Monday 22 April 2024
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Candidates must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position - sponsorship is not available.
