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Senior Civil Designer WS1114
Salary Range: $85,928.47 - $91,465.95 per annum
Locations: Martyn Street Depot, 158a Martyn Street, Cairns
Reference Number: 13525
Close Date: Monday 19 April 2021
The position:
- Dynamic role as a part of the Infrastructure Design and Survey team
- Live and work in the beautiful tropical regional city of Cairns
A dynamic and varied role as a member of the Design and Survey Services team at Cairns Regional Council. You will be a proficient and skilled designer within the multidisciplinary team of civil designers, civil engineers, landscape architects and surveyors.
Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer - Design and Survey Services you will contribute to the day-to-day delivery of project designs for the team.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Your skills will be proficient in the operation of MS Word and Excel.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- A Queensland "C" Class driver's licence.
- Demonstrated high level design skills in roads and stormwater infrastructure.
- Demonstrated high level competency with engineering software packages 12D, AutoCAD and AutoTurn.
- Working knowledge of estimating processes, specifications and software applied to civil construction infrastructure.
- High level working knowledge of industry codes and guideline documents (e.g. Queensland Urban Drainage Manual, Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Queensland Streets, Austroads, Main Roads technical publications and Australian Standards).
- Working knowledge of PC application software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets) in a network environment.
- Good communication and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively share information with all levels of staff and a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to show initiative and work to deadlines in a multi‑project environment with limited supervision.
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria and Functional Job Demands, please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
- Copy of your Resume.
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:-
- Pre‑employment functional medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
- National Police/Criminal History Check.
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We off the following benefits:
- Full-time Permanent Position
- 9 day fortnight work roster
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks sick leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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