Wollongong City Council

Civil Designer

Civil Designer

Permanent

Are you interested in designing infrastructure that benefits the community? Do you value a good work-life balance while still being proud of the work you do? Do you appreciate stability and knowing you have future work coming? If so, consider joining Council's Civil Design team!

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Civil Designer to join our team and support Council in the delivery of its Infrastructure Delivery Program.

Council's Civil Design team delivers exceptional services, infrastructure, and facilities for our community. Some examples include City and Village Centre upgrades, Grand Pacific Walk Shared Path projects, intersection upgrade projects, and traffic facilities. Find out more about these projects here: Ongoing Projects

You will also work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes with a high level of customer service.

About You:

• You have extensive experience in civil design.
• You enjoy making a difference to the community while working close to home.
• You are passionate about being part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core.
• You act in the best interests of our communities and city.
• You thrive in collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
• You embrace possibilities and are open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A qualification in Civil Design.
• Extensive design experience across a range of civil design projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to analyse, resolve, and report on relevant technical problems and issues.
• The ability to work independently to prepare design documentation for a wide range of civil infrastructure projects.

Benefits of Joining our Team at Wollongong City Council:

• Hybrid Work Available: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office. Council offers a 35-hour work week, 5 weeks annual leave, flex leave and flexible work hours.
• Working Conditions: Enjoy great employment conditions under our contemporary enterprise agreement.
• Close Team: Be part of a supportive team of 12 members.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Support and mentor younger staff, including cadets, trainees, and interns.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for acting in senior roles and leadership development.
• Friendly In-House Expertise: Liaise and work with a wide group of in-house specialists.
• Values-Driven Culture: We uphold values of Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, One Team, and Courage.
• Career Development: We support and encourage study and career growth. We foster an environment for both personal and professional development.
• Performance Recognition: We recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• Safe Working Environment: We are committed to providing a safe workplace for all.
• Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing programs to support you in being your best.

Join us and make a difference in your community while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling career!

This is a Permanent full-time position. Salary up to $60.46 per hour, plus superannuation. Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Interested?

Click on 'Apply' to complete your online application.

You will be prompted through the application to answer the essential requirements as outlined on Page 3

Get in touch for more information. Contact Hiring Manager Paul Harris, Senior Design Engineer Civil - Roads & Traffic Facilities (Acting), on (02) 4227 7752 for questions related to the job.

For questions related to submitting your application online or our recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 7 April 2025

Please note: It is anticipated that interviews will be held week beginning 28 April 2025

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.