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Civil Engineer (Works)

Bega Valley Shire Council
Bega, NSW
A$117,094.12 p/a
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

  • Rostered days off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging
The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to scope, develop, cost and maintain annual construction and maintenance programs and schedules for the Works teams and contractors to deliver, as well as carry out QA activities and provide front line technical engineering advice to coordinators and team leaders in Works Section.

As a Civil Engineer (Works), you will assist the Works and Assets Manager/Works Superintendent to evaluate, prioritise and schedule Council's construction, maintenance and operations activities, and liaise with key stakeholders to develop a Priority Work Schedule and long-range forecast of activities. You will assist in the detailed preparation and delivery of the annual Works capital and maintenance budget, and use proprietary systems to accurately capture, forecast and report monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline (consideration may also be given to experienced applicants who have already substantially completed a 4-year Engineering Degree) and has demonstrated experience in design and delivery of civil engineering and/or building construction projects.

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • In-depth knowledge and experience of project and contract management from concept to completion.
  • Detailed understanding of civil infrastructure operation, maintenance and construction best practice including sealed and unsealed roads, rural and urban drainage systems, and structures such as bridges and retaining walls.
  • Thorough understanding of legislation, policies and codes relating to civil construction and quarrying.
  • Developed skills in budgeting, accounting. reporting and data management including the use of proprietary software.
Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $117,094.12 gross per annum, comprising of:

  • $1,958.10 per week base salary
  • $225.18 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)
  • $68.53 per week Civil Liability Allowance (calculated at 3.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

  • Leaseback vehicle
  • Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
  • Additional allowances (as per the Award)
  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact James Downes - Works Superintendent on 02 6499 2424.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 04 June 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.


About Bega Valley Shire Council

Bega, NSW, Australia

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