Roads and Drainage Engineer

ROADS AND DRAINAGE ENGINEER

We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to utilise their technical and project management skills to ensure quality delivery of our projects and Capital Works within the Roads and Drainage team. 

This is a re-advertised role, previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for

A qualified civil engineer with experience in all facets of roads and drainage particularly pavements, bitumen sealing, stabilisation and asphalt works. You have an eye for detail but at the same time be able to see the bigger picture and the ability to inspect works, identify defects and quality problems and communicate solutions to teams in a respectful manner. You are a team player with the ability to train, mentor and develop other staff that are less experienced but also enjoy autonomy in your role

We are seeking someone who has the following technical abilities:

• SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• High level computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• SafeWork accredited Certificate for Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan

About the Role

Full time: 19 day month

Salary: Range from $86,070 to $98,982 pa + 10% super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 26 September 2021

Contact: David Timms, Manager Infrastructure Services - 0475 959 715

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the project management and delivery of roads and drainage infrastructure in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans. 

This includes:

• Project managing and delivering pavement, rehabilitation works, bitumen resurfacing and asphalt works including pre-planning, programming and compilation of all project documentation.
• Supervising contractors and Council staff and apply highly developed interpersonal skills in dealing effectively with Government departments, community groups and the general public.
• Delivering a wide range of full service and partial service contracted projects to a consistent high standard using sound engineering, environmental, safety, quality and financial principles.
• Preparing and administering TfNSW Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Plans competently.
• Managing Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements (DRFA) including claims submissions, processing, project management, acquittals, estimates and communications with state government agencies.
• Inspecting Council capital works projects to ensure quality objectives have been satisfied and put in place corrective actions where required.

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B or Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW; Tweed Heads, Byron Shire, Lismore Shire and Ballina Shire. The area is around three hours from Brisbane, less than an hour to Byron Bay and 30 minutes to Lismore. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farm lands. 

The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why it has become a popular location for sea and tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours.

We are proud to have won multiple awards for our culture including: Outstanding Employer of the Year by NSW Northern Business Chamber, and Large Employer of the Year by Training NSW.

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together