Bring your civil engineering expertise to the delivery of major projects that shape our community. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that delivers high-quality infrastructure across the Bellingen Shire.
About Us
Working with us means more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We’re a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special.
Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty – from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit.
Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful.
The Opportunity
Bellingen Shire Council has an exciting Capital Works delivery program that will be delivered in the coming years.
Council’s annual Capital program is currently in excess of $50M, including exciting new projects such as the Urunga CBD upgrade, Summerville Road Detour Upgrade, Valery and Timboon RRTRP, Gordonville Slip Remediation and our annual road rehabilitation program and maintenance.
Reporting to the Civil Project Engineer, the Site Engineer will play a key role in delivering major capital and operational projects from scoping through to completion. The role is responsible for supporting Project Engineers and operational staff, managing subcontractors, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project life cycle - from planning and design through procurement, construction, handover, and defects management - while ensuring compliance with Council’s policies, processes, and governance requirements.
The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure project delivery. A degree in Engineering will be highly regarded, along with experience in contract administration (GC21, AS4000 or AS2124), estimating, and applying NSW specifications. Experience with DRFA or TfNSW projects, soil and concrete testing, AutoCAD/design software, or community engagement will be an advantage. A current White Card and Class C Driver Licence are essential.
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong technical capability combined with the ability to manage people, stakeholders, and contractors effectively. You’ll need to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and the ability to negotiate and deliver practical outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with confidence in using Microsoft Office and other project systems, will support your success. Just as importantly, you’ll be a team player who builds positive relationships and works collaboratively to deliver results that benefit our community.
On offer
Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:
- Commuter use vehicle provided
- Access to employee wellbeing programs
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- 2-year term, full-time 35 hours per week, with access to monthly rostered day off
Annual salary of $98,177 to $111,904 (plus super and 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance). .
Still Have Questions?
For further information regarding this role please contact John Fyfe, Group Leader Infrastructure Services on 02 6655 7300.
- For enquiries about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Sponsorship/work rights for Australia
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.
Temporary visa holders may be considered for a fixed-term appointment aligned with the duration of their visa, depending on the needs of the role and the business unit.
How to Apply
Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
If this sounds like you
Applications close: Sunday, 2nd August at 4pm
Further information
As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment, psychometric testing, and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role).
Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes.
Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, and don’t forget to check your junk/spam folder.
Bellingen Shire Council is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us.
Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or [email protected]. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
