Senior Civil Design Engineer

DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

CLASSIFICATION:
Grade 16

SALARY:
$102,061 to $112,267 plus 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance in addition to your Base Salary

REPORTING TO:
Team Leader Design

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time

THE POSITION:
To undertake investigation, survey, design, CAD drafting and project management of civil and structural design works required for the provision of infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Survey
• Investigation and Design
• Drafting-CAD and Manual
• Prepare project scope, options and estimates
• Consult on projects with construction staff as required
• Liaise and negotiate with public authorities, consultants, contractors and internal staff across the organisation to ensure effective design and execution of projects
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of AlburyCity’s Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans and Drainage Catchment Management Program
• Undertake analysis of existing drainage infrastructure and provide recommendations to resolve issues and bring assets to current standard
• Contribute to the effectiveness of work teams, assisting with leadership, quality procedures and staff development.
• Provide effective staff management, including, recruitment, performance management and employee
• Keep records, drawing control and status report submissions
• Attending to General Public enquiries both at the counter and written submissions
• Maintenance and development of standards and procedures documentation and use within the design office
• Administer contracts involving tender preparation, advertising, evaluation, recommendations and contract management
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
• Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
• Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

ABOUT US

Our Organisation:  We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.

Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.

• Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
• Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
• Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
• Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.

Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.

It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.

Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.

This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.

Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Directorate: Infrastructure Planning and Environment - Our Infrastructure, Planning & Environment Directorate focuses on maintaining and improving our special and unique city and its surrounds.

The groups within our directorate take care of our place as well as ensure that we grow and develop the city in a planned, balanced and sustainable way. We invest in and build infrastructure to meet everyone’s needs, and we provide and maintain quality facilities and services that rival, and even surpass, those in larger cities. We are also responsible for preserving our natural environment across our many and varied landscapes.

Our Service Model: Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place.

We empower our city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, environment and investment. We are the connection point to make bigger, better things happen.

Service Cluster: City Projects - Our City Projects Service Cluster delivers our projects and services. Its purpose is to ensure effective project management and the timely delivery of exceptional, high quality products that benefit our community and the broader region.