Engineer - Infrastructure Development

Are you a skilled engineer with skills and experience in the drainage/stormwater environment?

Do you have a passion for influencing the delivery of vital infrastructure that shapes communities?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join the Infrastructure Development team and play a key role in the planning and design of vital drainage/stormwater infrastructure across the Cairns region. This key role will work as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, providing exceptional service delivery to a diverse portfolio of stakeholders and making
significant contributions to the success of the team and of the wider organisation.

What You’ll Do:

As Engineer – Infrastructure Development, you will be principally responsible, as part of a multi-discipline team, for providing engineering expertise into the design, analysis, construction and regulatory approvals for drainage/stormwater assets across the Cairns Local Government area.

This is a unique opportunity for you to leverage your skills and
experience to support the growth of our region. You will play a key role in delivering efficient, sustainable, and high-quality essential services, greatly contributing towards the managed and planned growth of the Cairns community

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline, with demonstrated experience specific to drainage/stormwater discipline.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of hydraulic design and supporting hydraulic reporting, with an ability interrogate and analyse, to ensure fit for purpose outcomes.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills, including, but not limited to:
o Experience in negotiations and liaison with a diverse client base.
o Experience in the preparation of high-quality written submissions, reports, recommendations and other required correspondence.
o Ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams.
o Have a good working knowledge of best practice standards, guidelines, current trends and legislation in order to deliver innovative and practical traffic and transport solutions.
• A commitment to foster and strengthen a positive and supportive workplace culture.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting new challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of Cairns, we would
love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements / monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight available
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave and up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Access to novated leasing for a motor vehicle
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Corporate discount for some Private Health Funds
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online (via Council Website) through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council

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