Tweed Shire Council

Engineer – Infrastructure Traffic

We are seeking an Engineer to join our Roads and Stormwater Unit at Tweed Shire Council. This role involves applying engineering judgement to traffic management policies and infrastructure, responding to customer enquiries, conducting investigations, assisting in procurement and grant administration, and assessing development applications. You will work closely with senior engineers, contribute to policy and asset management, and provide technical advice to the Planning and Regulation Division. The position offers opportunities for rotation within the division to broaden experience in local government engineering

About the role:

• Apply engineering judgement to traffic management policies and infrastructure within the local road network.
• Respond to customer enquiries, conduct investigations, and assist with procurement and grant administration.
• Assess development applications and determine conditions of consent in line with relevant standards.
• Support senior engineers in policy development, asset management, and special projects as directed.
• Provide technical advice to the Planning and Regulation Division on infrastructure-related matters.
• Participate in career development opportunities, including rotational placements within the division.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• a company car
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or a related field, eligible for membership with Engineers Australia (candidates nearing completion may apply).
• A current Class C driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of engineering aspects of land development and relevant development control requirements.
• Experience in applying and/or drafting engineering policies, standards, or specifications.
• Understanding of traffic engineering principles and their practical application.
• Strong skills in cost estimation, procurement, contract management, and/or project management.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday, 21 March at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you have a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or a related qualification eligible for membership with Engineers Australia? Please provide details of your qualifications.
2. Do you hold a current Class C driver’s licence?
3. Please describe your knowledge and experience with engineering aspects of land development and relevant development control requirements.
4. Have you applied or drafted engineering policies, standards, or specifications? Please provide examples.
5. What is your understanding of traffic engineering principles, and how have you applied them in your work?
6. Please outline your experience with cost estimation, procurement, contract management, and/or project management.

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