Georges River Council

Design Engineer

Ready to Build Your Career in Civil Design? Join Georges River Council as a Design Engineer! 

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and driven Design Engineer/Civil Designer to join our high-performing team on a permanent full-time basis. Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse, meaningful projects that shape our community’s future — all while enjoying a supportive, flexible and people-focused workplace.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Engineering, this role is responsible for delivering technical design support for a range of infrastructure projects including roads, traffic facilities, stormwater works, minor building and civil projects.

You’ll also:

• Review construction drawings submitted as part of property development applications
• Collect survey and level data
• Process and design driveway application
• Engage and manage consultants for external design work as required

This is your chance to build hands-on experience in a dynamic local government environment while contributing to projects that directly benefit the Georges River community.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Permanent Full-Time, 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $98,285.65 to $113,876.62 + 11.5% super (dependent on skills and experience)
• $1000 bonus and a further 3% increase to salary at July 1, 2025
• 9-day fortnight for a better work-life balance
• Hybrid work environment with flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program for discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary packaging options
• Supported study programs and ongoing professional development
• Employee rewards and recognition program

What We’re Looking For

We’ve updated our experience requirement — now seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in infrastructure design. So, if you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to step up, this is it!

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 1 year experience in infrastructure design — roads, traffic, stormwater, and civil works
• Sound working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D and Civil Site Design
• Experience in the reviewing of plans submitted as part of Development Applications, Section 68 applications and Section 138 applications. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service

Desirable

• Local Government experience (preferred but not essential)
• Surveying knowledge (preferred but not essential)

Take the Next Step in Your Career — Apply Now!

If you’re ready to build your future while helping shape a greener, more accessible, and vibrant Georges River community — don’t wait! Apply today.

Applications close: 27 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Previous applicants need not apply

Remember to respond to the targeted questions in your application — incomplete applications may not be considered.

For further information, contact James Magee, Acting Manager City Technical Services on 02 9330 6213.

Please note: Offers of employment at Georges River Council are subject to a satisfactory background check.

 Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.