$69K – $92K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)
$61K – $81K Base Salary (pro-rata)
Location: Nambour
Vacancy No: 5732
Temporary - Full-time/ (until February 2029)
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
The Engineering Design and Surveying Team is responsible for providing coordinated expert solutions in the planning, development, and delivery of designs to facilitate the ongoing management of our civil assets that will support and align to council’s vision.
Our Cadet Civil Designer will assist with the delivery of quality design and construction documentation for council’s supported projects in the capital works program with guidance from Senior Civil Designers and Design Engineers.
More specifically you will:
* Develop knowledge of design, drafting and survey technical systems.
* Develop knowledge of the organisation and assist in achieving the corporate goals of Council for the local community.
* Develop knowledge and use of computer software programs throughout the design development phase under supervision, including Autocad and 12d model.
* Prepare “As Constructed” documentation for various projects.
* Assist with municipal asset management strategies and systems.
* Assist Senior Designers with the preparation of basic cost-effective civil designs with the application of relevant established guidelines under direct supervision from Senior Designers and Engineers, including construction documentation for the Capital Works Program.
* Work with Senior Designers and Engineers to identify project constraints and risks for the projects assigned, assisting as required in the development of effective risk mitigation strategies.
* Document design decisions and complete the Design Quality Management System.
About you
To be considered, you will presently be studying or have successful enrolment in an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, or approved equivalent.
Our best candidates will have strong time management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to use initiative to problem solve routine matters and follow tasks through to completion.
You will have an understanding and developing knowledge of Autocad with demonstrated ability to learn other computer design applications including 12d Model.
You will have proficient computer skills in typing, data entry and preparing Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets.
You will have sound written and oral communications with a developing knowledge of preparing standard business correspondence, reports and documents.
You will have knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards, regulations and procedures relevant to a range of technical activities of civil engineering.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
* Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and Study Assistance that help you be your best.
* Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
* A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
* A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.
For specific enquiries contact Tynan Morrison during business hours on 0418 149 047.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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