Bring your civil design expertise to a collaborative team shaping the future of community infrastructure. This senior role combines technical design work with mentoring and supporting a high-performing team.
Key responsibilities
- Design and document a variety of civil projects – roads, drainage, pathways, car parks and more
- Ensure designs are cost-effective, practical, and meet all relevant standards
- Support drafting standards, peer reviews, and internal quality processes
- Assist with surveys, set out, and preparation of specs and tender documents
- Liaise with contractors and council teams to support project delivery
- Ensure designs align with budget, scope, and compliance expectations
- Mentor and coach civil design team members, contributing to their growth
- Provide technical guidance and promote team collaboration and success
About you
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
- 5–7 years’ experience in civil design, with strong Civil 3D and Civil Site Design or similar software skills
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities
- Proven experience delivering a range of infrastructure projects
- Valid driver’s licence and white card
What we offer you
- Base salary between $102,093.90 and $117,460.62 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation
- Permanent and full-time
- Monthly rostered day off
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Angela Moore (Manager Engineering) on 6217 9686.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Senior Engineering Officer – Civil Designer.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 8 September 2025.