Civil Designer

Civil Designer

• Permanent Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $98,633 - $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4 – 5 dependent on skills and experience) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Our Infrastructure Planning Section is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Civil Designer to join their busy team.

You will leverage your advanced skills and expertise to examine, prepare, and critically review detailed designs, drawings, and cost estimates for the Council's municipal infrastructure projects. Additionally, you will offer specialized advice and support to the public, organizations, and Council departments, ensuring all work complies with relevant technical and quality standards.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Degree qualification in Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Associate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience and familiarity with all aspects of this role including designing, drafting and estimating costs for inclusion in project documentation and extensive experience including site grading, earthworks, stormwater drainage, road and intersection design and in-ground services. 
• High level knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to problem solve and build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ambition to ensure that all outcomes, targets and regulatory responsibilities are met with optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Degree qualification in Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Associate Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in civil engineering design and an ability to prepare and critically review drawings and estimates for inclusion in project documentation.
• High level knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to municipal infrastructure projects.
• Proven time management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and solve problems of a complex nature using a high level of initiative and judgement.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 17 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)