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A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!The opportunityWere seeking two experienced Civil Designers to join our Design team at Port Stephens Council in supporting the delivery of the FY25/26 capital works program and development of future works.As Civil Designer, youll be utilising your skillset and prior experience in designing roadside and drainage project designs, working with our internal and external stakeholders during the design phase, and providing advice and information during construction to all parties involved, both internally and externally.This position requires a high level of time-management, communications and design skillsets, allowing you to provide timely and accurate, detailed designs and survey specifications, executing works and documentation for projects to best industry practice.These opportunities are contract opportunities, working for a maximum-term of 2 years.This is a contract opportunity working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangementBase Salary Range: $82,208 to $111,226 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $19,364 motor vehicle allowance + $2,464 retention allowanceYou will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond TerraceSome of the key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description following view the position description.Were all about putting the right people, in the right role! Heres what were looking for:A Tertiary qualification in Civil/Structural Design or Surveying or a related field with several years of experienceDemonstrated experience using road design software including the use of Autocad, Civil Site Design (CSD), Civil 3d and practical computer skillsComprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and guidelines, such as Austroads.Demonstrable experience in writing specifications, contract documentation, and interpreting construction drawingsThis is life at PSC!Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieuHealth & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need itIndustry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlementsConfidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance programAward winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insuranceFree parking on site and a convenient local shopping centreCoffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site cafAnd lots moreReady to Apply? Heres what you need to knowApplications Close: Midnight, Tuesday, 19 August 2025Contact: Steven Startin, Civil Design Team Leader, on (02) 4988 0347For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for How to ApplyTo complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation ValuesWere a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicantWeve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employmentPort Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our careWe acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together #J-18808-Ljbffr