Technical Officer - Civil Design

The Burdekin is located just 70km south of Townsville, where unspoilt natural beauty meets a thriving rural community right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.  Famous for its abundant sunshine and rich agriculture, the shire’s most important asset is water.  The Burdekin River combined with a massive underground aquifer and the Burdekin Falls Dam make the district drought resistant.

Burdekin Shire Council are currently seeking a Technical Officer - Civil Design to be involved in meeting the design needs of Council’s Design office by working on a wide range of Council projects including road construction, traffic facilities, stormwater drainage, and community pathways. You will also work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes with a high level of customer service.

To be successful in this role you will have/be: 

• A qualified Civil Designer
• Experienced with AutoCAD Civil3D software (preferred) or equivalent design suite
• Experienced in design, drafting, estimating and project preparation for a wide range of Civil Projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to analyse, resolve and report on relevant technical problems and issues
• Able to work independently to prepare design documentation for a wide range of civil infrastructure projects.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 6 ($99,090) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Application Package

Applications for 22/32 – Technical Officer - Civil Design should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 22/32, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

For further information please contact Glen Stockdale – Design Office Coordinator on (07) 4783 9800.