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Salary- Undertake and prepare designs for traffic Improvement projects
- Fixed Term Full Time up to 3yr | 35 hours per week| Hybrid Working Arrangements
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
City of Parramatta has an exciting opportunity to become part of a Civil Design Team working on a diverse range of project scales and types. This is a 35 hour per week full time position for a fixed term up to 3 years. The team is creative and fast paced, responsible for the design and documentation of a range of civil infrastructure assets.
As the Engineering Design Assistant, you will:
- Provide detail drafting assistance to team members on design projects including Civil, Drainage and Landscape components as required.
- Undertake and prepare designs for Traffic Improvement projects including Roundabouts, Pedestrian Refuges, Speed Humps and Chicanes adhering to all the relevant Standards, specifications and Guidelines.
- Provide sound technical advice and assistance on engineering and other technical matters to internal and external customers.
- Ensure design output complies with legal statues and relevant standards including but not limited to RMS Specifications, AustRoad Guidelines, NSW Local Government Act and NSW Roads Act.
- Work to agreed budget, programs and timeframes.
- Assist in the investigation and preparation of civil design, and other design as applicable.
About You
The Engineering Design Assistant position would suit an enthusiastic person who has a great interest in designing and documenting primarily road infrastructure projects for construction.
Qualifications
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field , and / or knowledge and skills acquired through work experience of at least 5 years.
Skills
- Previous experience using Civil Engineering Design Software such as; Autodesk Civil 3D, (road and intersection design), Auto Turn (vehicle movement check), AutoCad (Drafting) (Advanced), ParkCad (car park design), Civil Site Design (road design package (Basic)).
- Superior understanding of civil and landscape construction techniques and ability to interpret engineering and technical designs.
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive salary from $86,409.73 p.a., plus Superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Carpark at ROC offices
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Supervisor Civil Design Dariusz Juszczak on (02) 9806 8218.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Friday, 28th, October 2022 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Councils vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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