Parkes Shire Council

Design Engineer – Transport

About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Design Engineer - Transport to join our Technical Services team in Parkes, NSW. 

As a Design Engineer - Transport, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. Your specialised engineering design expertise will directly impact the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with industry standards and enhance the lives of residents and visitors. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will provide holistic engineering design, estimating and contract administration for project delivery. Your strategic approach will assess and address impacts on local and regional road networks, fostering a safer and more efficient transportation environment. 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Offering specialised engineering design guidance and expertise.
• Ensure design work adheres to industry and Council guidelines and standards.
• Project prioritisation and compliance.
• Strategic asset management.
• Traffic impact assessments.
• RSA certification and audits.
• Traffic committee engagement.
• NHVR permit management.
• Project efficiency and contract management.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and environmental guidelines.
• Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council

More information about the role can be found with the Design Engineer - Transport Postion Description

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. Don’t wait until the closing date to apply—this opportunity may be filled before the deadline. 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• University qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated and relevant experience in Civil Engineering planning and design. 
• Sound project management skills and ability to plan, prioritise and execute multiple projects. 
• Sound communication and negotiation skills. 
• Well-developed written communication skills. 
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced computer and software skills. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software, Civil Site Design, and/or 12d.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current driver's licence.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Diploma in Project Management
• Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about community contribution, possesses a sharp safety awareness, and can take initiative when needed. As a versatile team player, you excel in communication and are dedicated to upholding safety and quality standards. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment, making you a valuable addition to our team. 

This role is perfect for a proactive and diligent individual eager to support the essential services that maintain our community's infrastructure. We value integrity, respect and collaboration, and we're seeking someone who embodies these principles. 

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 14 of Council's salary structure and offers a salary of $86,000 to $98,000 ($47 to $54 per hour) (salary includes civil liability allowance - starting salary depends on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance is payable (included in salary above).
• 35 hour working week with a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO).
• Four weeks Annual Leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave (6.5 weeks) after five years.
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA).
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including a Health and Wellness Calendar and two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year. 
• Relocation assistance which includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months service.  
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Professional development opportunities.

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Community, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork. 

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

Council embraces a LEAN philosophy across its operations in an effort to maximize the value and service we deliver to our community with a commitment to best practice work health and safety for our staff and stakeholders. In our quest for improvement Council has achieved formal accreditation under  ISO45001:2018 framework for our Work Health and Safety Management System.  This highly regarded accreditation recognises the dedication and commitment from Council staff to ensure safety management systems are robust and efficient and more importantly that a safe workplace is provided for our staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers.

Find out more about working at Parkes Shire Council and why Parkes is a smart move:

About the Parkes Region

The Parkes Region is a great place to live and raise a family with affordable housing and lifestyle properties, diverse employment opportunities, modern health services, quality educational facilities, a strong sporting culture and first class community facilities.  You can download the Relocate Brochure for all you need to know about benefits of relocating the Parkes Region.

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current Resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not required. Council will only accept applications submitted on line.

Parkes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process. 

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview.  You will be required to bring with you a copy of all relevant certificates and qualifications. The interview panel will consist of a panel of three.

If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email. 

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
• Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Parkes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

(Please note: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis before the closing date)

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Council's Human Resources Team on (02) 6861 2333 or via email at hr@parkes.nsw.gov.au

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!