Works Engineer - Construction

Works Engineer - Construction

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and 4 major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join our Works team. This position is a full-time role based at the Moruya Administration Office to coordinate the development and delivery of our works program for roads, bridges, pathways, stormwater, marine infrastructure and other civil works.

Your main duties will include:

• Overseeing the development of detailed project plans to ensure the delivery of each project to a high quality and on budget.
• Meeting objectives for safety, stakeholder engagement, environmental management and team growth.
• Leading business improvement and people management within area of responsibility.
• Overseeing the operation of Council’s own gravel pits.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $121,713.37 to $133,704.43 gross per annum consisting of:

• $105,943.66 to $116,381.10 base salary
• $36.56 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• $3,708.03 to $4,073.34 Civil Liability allowance
• $12,061.69 to $13,249.99 superannuation (calculated at 11%)

An offer of employment for this position is subject to a medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position as well as a satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to three days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a high-performing, team player who is able to collaborate and support the organisation to ensure all objectives are met. If you hold previous contract/project management experience and thrive on work diversity with a desire to achieve collective goals, we encourage you to apply! Please demonstrate the following in your application:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous success in managing and developing technical and operational staff to create efficiencies in operations and performance.
• Management background in the area function of bridges, marine structures and/or workshop.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Tony Swallow on 0455 551 214. 

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Monday 22 April 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.