Officer Civil Design - Fixed Term

• A varied and challenging role, will have the successful applicant provide Design, Drafting and Technical services to the Civil Design Section of Council
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.  

Officer Civil Design - Fixed Term 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 31st March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has an opportunity for an Officer Civil Design for a fixed term position through to December 2024, providing Design, Drafting and Technical services to the Civil Design Section of Council

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Undertake civil design including production of plans, specification and estimates for Council works under the guidance of Coordinator Civil Design, ensuring cost effective designs within set timelines, safe design principles and collaboration with supervising RPEQ.
• Provide technical assistance in relation to civil engineering design, traffic control devices and road safety investigations (road signage, speed signage, road line marking and road traffic rules) and advice to Cadets with respect to training in design and drafting techniques.
• Investigate and respond to engineering related enquiries from within Council, professional consultants and the general public.
• Manage external design consultants, as required, to assist for delivery of Design function for Capital Works Program.

Essential Requirements: 

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering (Associate Degree) and at least seven years demonstrated experience in civil engineering design.
• Demonstrated technical skills in civil engineering design, drafting and estimating.
• High level oral and written communication skills to facilitate the preparation of written reports and the transfer of technical advice to internal and external customers. 
• High level technical skills in the use of CAD and civil design software applications (Civil 3D).
• High Level knowledge of Australian Road Design and Drafting standards, Austroads, Queensland Manual of Uniform and Traffic Control Devices and Queensland Road Rules, QDUM and other relevant guidelines and standards.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card. 

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Civil Design, Stuart Mcleod on 07-5481 0472 or email stuart.mcleod@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

 What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 31st March  2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.