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Designer - Capital Works
Are you looking to live and work in one of Australia’s premier locations and help achieve Noosa Council’s vision of “Noosa Shire – different by nature”?
Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 871km2 Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers pristine beaches and a unique mix of country and coastal living making it one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Council's vision is underpinned by our Council's beliefs. When working towards our Noosa Vision 2037, Council will focus on:
- Respect: Respect for the diversity of opinions and beliefs in our community
- Inclusion: Access to participatory and democratic processes
- Responsiveness: As a Council, being connected with our community
- Authenticity: Understand our history and learning from our past.
Noosa Council is a supportive and passionate team built around openness and informality. The staff have together defined how they want to operate as a Council. These values include:
- Community: Working hand in hand with our community
- Innovation: Striving for better ways to do things
- Sustainability: Managing environmental, social and economic resources for the future
Vacancy Details
- Position Status: Temporary Full Time (Parental Leave up to 12 months).
- Position Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017 (Div. 2, S1)
- Position Remuneration: Noosa Council Certified Agreement 2018 - Level 5 ($76,336.99 to $79,593.84) annually plus Council benefits of annual leave loading and superannuation. Note applicants are generally appointed at the starting range of the specified salary.
- Department: Infrastructure Services
- Branch: Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery
- Advertised: Internal and External
- Closing Date: 5:00pm (AEST), Monday 28 November 2019.
About The Role
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and highly motivated Designer - Capital Works to join the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Branch at Noosa Council.
The successful applicant will prepare design documentation for Council’s capital works projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare designs, estimates and specifications for road, intersection, drainage and urban design projects.
- Review and check designs for technical accuracy, compliance with standards and Council’s corporate objective in terms or urban design look and feel.
- Thoroughly investigate, consult, consider alternatives and recommend solutions for projects and customer enquiries in a local government context.
- Liaise with relevant staff, Councillors, external agencies, key stakeholders and the public in the preparation of projects.
- Exercise significant initiative and judgement in the selection and application of appropriate principles and techniques for projects.
- Prepare detailed briefs for projects or aspects of projects including but not limited to survey, geotechnical, structural and design requirements.
- In a team environment provide expert advice and assistance to other officers in relation to technical and professional skills.
- Such other duties that may arise from time to time that fall within the scope of the position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge with proven experience in rural and urban road design.
- Competent knowledge and proven experience in rural and urban drainage design and associated programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the AutoCAD and 12d Model Civil design packages.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the Microsoft suite of programs.
- Well-developed communication skills with proven ability in advocacy, consultation, building effective relationships, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Proven organisational and time management skills to meet conflicting work priorities, meeting goals and objectives with a commitment to thoroughness, accuracy and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve complex technical issues and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Experience in the following would also be highly regarded:
- Understanding of State and Federal environmental legislation.
- Traffic engineering and or transport planning.
- Road safety, crime prevention through environmental design and disability access design.
- Urban design, streetscape projects and or master/concept planning.
Essential Qualifications, Training and Licences
- Qualifications in Civil Engineering Design (Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent).
- Driver’s Licence – “C” class.
How To Apply
To download and review the position description click here
Please contact Mitch Turner, Design Coordinator on (07) 5329 6599 for any further information regarding the position.
Closing Date: 5:00pm (AEST), Monday 28 November 2019.
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