Design Officer

Job No: BVSC707
Location: Bega

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to assist the Design Engineering area in the collection of field data and development of detailed engineering designs for delivery of capital projects including civil works & asset renewals, buildings, leisure & recreation assets and other projects as assigned.  

As a Design Officer, you will assist the Project Services Section in the collection of topographical and field data relating to civil works. You will inspect works carried out by the contractors and Works Team to ensure compliance with design and specifications. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who has a Diploma level qualification (or the ability to gain a Diploma) in Engineering, Spatial Science, Spatial Information Services, or other relevant field (indicative) and has two (2) years' demonstrated experience in computer aided design (CAD) such as Autocad, 12d, Revit, or Civil 3d.

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • Demonstrated experience in project, consultant, and contractor management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the scoping, investigation, survey and design of civil works projects. Two (2) years’ experience (Indicative).
  • High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $84,731.97 gross per annum, comprising of:

  • $1,461.40 per week base salary
  • $168.06 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

  • Work Related Vehicle (commuter use)
  • Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
  • Additional allowances (as per the Award)
  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Kurt Heidecker - Project and Design Services Manager on 0421 808 036.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 3 December 2024. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

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