Summary of the position:
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Picton location
- Temporary Full time position up to 24 months
- Salary commencing from $119,073.24 + 12% Superannuation
- 35-hour week
- Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements
About the opportunity: / What you will be doing:
Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer looking to make a real impact?
Join our team and help deliver high-quality transport and drainage infrastructure that supports the growth and livability of our community.
In this key role, you'll undertake complex civil design for roads, drainage and associated infrastructure, preparing detailed designs, specifications and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Council requirements. You'll provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members, review design quality, support continuous improvement, and contribute to the successful delivery of Council's capital works program.
Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external consultants and the community, you'll help deliver infrastructure that benefits our region for years to come.
To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:
- Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in civil design (road and drainage) including quantity calculations, estimating, drafting and CAD applications.
- High level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in mentoring or supporting other team members.
- Solid working knowledge of PC Applications Software, Plan/Diagrammatic Interpretations, Pollution Control, Engineering /Surveying, Hydrology and Flooding/Water Quality and Urban Design.
- Understanding of relevant acts and legislation including Local Government Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and Roads Act.
- Ability to plan and prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- NSW Local/State Government experience is desirable
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
- Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
- Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
- Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
- Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Norma Moran, Team Leader Infrastructure Operations on 46779553
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 27 July, 2026
Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.
Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.
