Vacancy Number

ER1682

Position Title

Senior Civil Certifying Engineer

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Bundall- Karp Court

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 8

Salary

$133,554 - $177,940

Hours

40 Hours per week

Please Note. The salary range is $133,554 - $177,940 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. The salary range is commensurate with working a 10-day fortnight and may include a negotiable attraction and retention payment of $27,433 that is determined based on your qualifications, skills and experience and is subject to annual reviews.

About the team

Infrastructure Gold Coast is responsible for the planning, design, delivery, and operation of physical infrastructure across the city. The Engineering Design and Standards branch sits within the Engineering Design and Specification unit and is responsible for delivering certified infrastructure designs, providing technical standards, and ensuring the delivery of safe, functional, and community-ready infrastructure.

About your new role

We’re looking for a technically strong, detail-oriented Senior Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Design and Standards team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in reviewing and certifying designs for the city’s civil infrastructure projects including roads, intersections, footpaths, car parks, and urban improvements. Your work will directly support the safe and efficient delivery of public infrastructure across the Gold Coast. If you’re a self-starter with strong technical judgement, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to quality outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities.

As a Senior Civil Certifying Engineer, you’ll provide expert review and certification for civil engineering designs, ensuring that documentation is compliant, constructible, and aligned with City standards and relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities include:
• Certifying civil design packages for roads, intersections, car parks, and pedestrian infrastructure
• Providing technical advice to engineer, designers, project managers, and stakeholders
• Ensuring designs are fit-for-purpose, practical, and support safe construction outcomes
• Supporting quality assurance and driving continuous improvement in design delivery

We're looking for people who have:

• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering design and/or certification.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Proven experience certifying designs for roads, intersections, car parks, and pedestrian infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of local government design standards, including the City of Gold Coast Land Development Guidelines, as well as key Austroads, TMR, and Australian Standards applicable to civil infrastructure design and assessment.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical judgement, particularly regarding compliance, constructability, and safety.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-focused mindset, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.
• A current C-Class Driver’s Licence.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. Weare the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Tiffen Roberts

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Monday 12th May 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.