Engineer - Development & Design
Job No:
104055
Location:
Young, Boorowa, Harden, NSW
- Join this growing Local Government organisation with exciting opportunities for future career development
- Flexible 9-day fortnight allowing you to make the most of your free time
- Attractive salary package circa $115,000 - $120,000 + super and negotiable relocation assistance
About Hilltops Council and the South West Slopes
Hilltops Council was established on May 12, 2016, and includes the former council areas of Boorowa, Harden and Young in New South Wales. Supporting over 20,000 people, Council's highest priority as a new council is to ensure continued and consistent delivery of the many local services valued by these communities.
Hilltops Council is located within the South West Slopes region of NSW. This is a beautiful part of NSW with wineries, vineyards, cherry orchards and gourmet food shops, just some of the local attractions that draw tourists to the region each year. And located only one and a half hours from Canberra, Young offers a great country lifestyle, just a hop, skip and a jump from the city.
Your new career awaits
Hilltops Council now has an exciting opportunity for a Development and Design Engineer to join the Council's team on a full-time, 9 day fortnight basis.
Reporting to the Survey and Design Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the design and construction of civil engineering works is in accordance with Hilltops Council standards and community expectations.
More specifically, your daily duties may include (but will not be limited to):
- Assessing civil engineering designs and associated documentation submitted to Council as part of applications for construction certificates (subdivisions);
- Liaising with applicants prior to and during the civil engineering design assessment process;
- Mentoring and providing feedback to the Survey and Design Engineer in the assessment of civil engineering design matters; and
- Coordinating "Safety in Design" reviews of road-related design projects including traffic-related design projects completed by either council staff.
To learn more about the role, view the Position Description here.
About You
The successful candidate will need to hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and have significant experience working in a road-related role.
Candidates will also need to have a good understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the Roads Act, Water Management Act and the Local Government Act.
You will also need excellent interpersonal skills, be a self-starter and the confidence and ability to make autonomous and independent decisions and be proficient with AutoCAD and 12D.
While not essential, candidates with previous experience working in local government will be highly regarded.
Please note: Candidates must hold a current unencumbered driver's licence.
Why work for Hilltops Council
As a newly created Council, Hilltops Council is filled with driven, passionate people who have a singular focus to provide the best possible service to the communities in which they operate. They are always on the look-out for like-minded individuals to join their team and offer a highly collaborative and progressive work environment.
The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary package circa $115,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience) plus super! Relocation assistance is negotiable for the right candidate.
Working a 9-day fortnight of 35 hours per week, your hours will usually be flexible so you can take a 3-day weekend and make the most of your time in this beautiful region!
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join a growing local government organisation – Apply Now!
