Civil Engineer (Design)

Are you a Civil Engineer (Design) who thrives on tackling complex design issues and delivering practical solutions? If you enjoy working on major infrastructure projects and want to make a real impact on your community, this is your opportunity.

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

We're looking a Civil Engineer (Design) who can identify and resolve design issues, manage consultants, and drive design development for large-scale infrastructure projects. We need someone who can think critically, challenge assumptions, and deliver practical solutions.

You'll manage internal resources and external consultants to deliver designs for Council projects, while actively engaging in design development and problem-solving throughout the process. Expect to work on major roads, waste infrastructure, and other significant projects.

This role offers a hybrid work model, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact the community.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary from : $101,912 up to $116,251.58 per annum plus superannuation. A 3.5% Civil Liability allowance may also apply. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

How you'll make a difference

• Lead and manage civil design projects from concept to delivery.
• Solve design challenges-identify issues and develop smart, practical solutions.
• Prepare project plans, consultant briefs, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with consultants, utilities, authorities, and internal teams.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.

About you

You're not just an engineer-you're a problem solver with a passion for design. You can look at a plan, identify critical issues, and find practical solutions that keep projects moving. You're confident managing consultants, comfortable juggling multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You're motivated by making a difference and want your work to have a positive impact on the community.

You'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering and you are eligible for professional membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Relevant experience in civil infrastructure design
• Strong ability to analyse and resolve complex design problems.
• Experience managing internal stakeholders, consultants and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Our Team?

• A Close Team & Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive team where your contributions matter.
• A High Level of In-House Technical Capability: Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• We Design Public Infrastructure: Engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the community.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• Benefit of working on large-scale projects.

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• True work-life balance
  We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions
  Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition

We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.

• Generous leave provisions
  Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm. Monday 27 October 2025.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.