Engineering Assistant - Survey And Design

Design a new career path at RVC

The primary purpose of the role is to provide quality outcomes in the provision of Survey and Design services for capital works and maintenance projects involving Council’s roads, drainage and infrastructure assets.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development and delivery of Council’s asset management procedure through delivering Survey and Design services for the organisation in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and Council’s strategic plans. Providing recommendations, information and advice as required to support effective decision making
• Using sound engineering, environmental, financial and safety principles, (codes, policies, procedures, standards) deliver a wide range of works and capital works projects in a timely, effective and proficient manner
• Assist in the preparation documentation for infrastructure projects to enable works to be completed on time, within budget and to required quality assurance standards. Including but not limited to calculating quantities, cost estimates, time schedules, traffic management plans and materials lists
• Contribute to effective project management of projects undertaken and delivered by council, in line with Council’s strategic objectives and asset management procedure
• Prepare and maintain a wide range of accurate and timely documentation for works, reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required

A motivated individual with strong administration skills and a safety-first focus. You are -

• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well within a small team and autonomously
• Experienced in design, surveying and civil construction projects

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate IV Engineering or equivalent AND 3 years experience in a related environment
• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Class C Driver Licence

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $70,148 to $80,667 pa + 11% super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 19 May 2024

Contact: Matt Kinkead, Coordinator Project Development and Design - 0488 219 ***

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together