Warrumbungle Shire Council

Project Engineer – Roads

Department: Project Engineer - Roads

Reports to: Director Technical Services

Salary Range: $1,654 - $1,888 per 35 hour week plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance + superannuation (2 year Term Contract)

Join us and be part of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) project, the State’s first renewable energy zone, covering an expansive 20,000 sq. km across parts of Warrumbungle, Dubbo, and Mid-Western regions. This landmark initiative is set to drive the future of renewable energy in NSW, featuring a combination of solar, wind, and transmission projects. The REZ will have a significant impact on local communities and surrounding regions. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer Roads to join our team and take charge of developing and delivering a range of civil infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will manage projects from design through to completion, ensuring they meet project objectives, budget, and timelines. You will be responsible for creating innovative engineering designs, conducting feasibility studies, submitting Development Applications, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative requirements. Additionally, you will assess and process applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and Roads Act, while also providing pre-lodgement services to assist customers.

As part of the project management team, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate resources, including personnel and materials, to deliver projects efficiently. You will monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them. With your technical expertise, you will guide design reviews, testing, and commissioning, resolving challenges to ensure optimal solutions. Stakeholder engagement is key, and you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships to keep projects aligned with objectives.

This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality assurance. You will ensure that all construction activities are carried out in compliance with approvals and Council policies, while maintaining accurate documentation and reports. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies and project processes, staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

To excel in this role, you must have tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (recognised by Engineers Australia) or significant relevant experience, along with expertise in civil engineering design, construction, and rehabilitation. You should be proficient in the use of CAD software, and experience in geometric road design, project management, and development assessment is essential. Any experience with pavement design, drainage design, or working within local government is a plus. 

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This is a two-year full-time term contract funded position based at Coonabarabran, with tenure being subject to the continuation of EnergyCo funding. 

Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

• As a minimum you will have tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (recognised by Engineers Australia) and/or significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated specialised experience within development assessment, planning or a planning related field and proven experience in the interpretation of development assessment controls and policies.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (eg Austroads).
• Specialist knowledge and demonstrated competence in: 
  • Civil engineering – design, construction and rehabilitation
  • Engineering surveying
  • Geometric road design
  • Project management skills
• Tendering and government procurement requirements
•  Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development 
• Class C driver’s licence
• It is a plus if you have 
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools (eg AutoCAD, CivilCad and/or Advanced Road design).
  • Experience working in local government or a similar environment
  • WHS Construction Induction “whitecard”
  • Experience in
    • Pavement design
    • Simple structural designs
    • Drainage design (including hydraulic calculations)
    • Investigation, design and reporting of water supply and sewerage reticulation
    • Traffic management

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• A generous relocation allowance may be available
• PPE provided
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 16 March 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.