Address "YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"
Primary Work Location: Central Coast, NSW
Work on a range of projects in the local community
Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
Permanent Full Time
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
Central Coast Council is the third largest water utility (or Water and sewage service) in NSW servicing 139,000 homes and businesses in a growing region.
As the Water and Sewer Designer, you will be responsible for the planning and design of Water and Sewer infrastructure across the Central Coast Community.
You will use your well developed communication skills in managing external consultants and providing technical advice, stakeholder management and presentation of all stages of the design process.
You will have the opportunity to get out and about in the great outdoors to undertake field inspections, ensuring accuracy of plans and designs that are to be delivered in line with the works program.
You are the designer we are looking for if you like the challenge of being responsible for the investigation, survey and design of Water and Sewer infrastructure and have a sound understanding of Australian Standards.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Key activities of this role include:
Provide technical advice, plan designs, provide concept designs and modelling, coordinate and prioritise work to ensure that Council’s Water and Sewer infrastructure is delivered in a professional, effective and efficient manner within agreed time frames
Carry out field inspections as required in order to deliver accurate plans and designs
Preparation, interpretation and analysis of designs and specifications to ensure detailed estimates and project requirements
Scope development and monitoring compliance of external design consultants, in regards to design intent, constructability, safety, quality and regulatory standards in all documentation
About you:
You may have a Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role
Previous experience in the successful design delivery of a range of infrastructure and/or service projects
Design experience in projects of significant complexity with a political environment with differing stakeholders
You enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others
Having a work/life balance is important to you
What we offer:
Weekly pay cycle
Generous leave provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health and Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
Novated leasing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle
Health and wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breastscreen, Flu vaccination, blood donations
Recognition of service
Professional Development opportunities
Individual career development and learning opportunities
Reward and Recognition programs.
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.
This role provides a commencing salary range of between $82.9k to $99.5k per annum dependent on skills and experience + 11% superannuation.
A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role. with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical.
Enquiries: Cathy Newton Design Manager on 02 4325 8***.
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Closing Date: Applications close at midnight on Sunday 17 March 2024.
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HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in the position.
For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.
Don't have access to a computer or electronic device? Applications can be lodged at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.
Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system.
You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finally submit your application.
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To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.
Step 2: Attach your resume
Step 3: Attach your qualifications and licences
Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.
IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing *******@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.
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PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.
I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.
