Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Civil Designer


Company : Council Jobs


Location : Strathpine, Australia


Created : 2025-12-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Civil Designer Join City of Moreton Bay and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow. Compensation and Working Hours From $83,541 up to $99,136 pa + 12% super (level 3 - 5) 72.5 hour fortnight Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days. Location: Strathpine As a member of the Civil Design Services Team, you will prepare and provide assistance with the delivery of quality design and documentation for projects that incorporate a range of elements that form the built environment and are consistent with Councils strategic outcomes of quality urban design and placemaking. Responsibilities Preparing integrated designs and applying technical design knowledge to the development of solutions that integrate transport, water sensitive design, streetscaping and urban design Preparing accurate estimates of costs and project documentation using schedules of rates, bills of quantities and identifying issues that may impact cost Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain or provide information to assist with the completion of project designs Acting as a point of contact for design matters by providing sound advice and contributing to design meetings Undertaking site inspections associated with design responsibilities About you Applicants with prior experience in Civil/Structural Design will benefit by utilising their design skills on a variety of projects and have the ability to work across the end-to-end design process for various infrastructure projects. You will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to adapt and find solutions whilst maintaining strategic outcomes. Your ability to effectively timemanage deadlines and conflicting priorities will ensure your success in managing tasks to agreed timeframes. Your welldeveloped communication skills will enable you to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the community and within council. Qualifications Proficiency commensurate with your level of experience in the preparation of engineering design plans and the integration of other elements of the built environment using computer aided design methods including AutoCAD and 12d model software or equivalent. Ability to accurately measure quantities for the preparation of cost estimates as well as interpret client needs through written documentation (design briefs) Ability to read survey plans and interpret survey field data This opportunity is open to candidates that are currently studying or have already completed an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field. Consideration may be given to applicants who dont hold a formal qualification but have demonstrated extensive civil design experience. You will hold or be willing to obtain a Construction Induction Card. Benefits Find a better worklife balance with a nineday (72.5hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some workfromhome days. Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS). Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices. Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program. Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program. Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute. How to Apply Click on the ''Apply Now'' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish. As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check. To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. Please note our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a break from 24 December, returning Monday 5 January 2026. Our careers email inbox will not be monitored during this time, but we will get back to you once we return in the new year. For more information about City of Moreton Bay and to stay across what''s happening in our city, follow us on LinkedIn. Your Future City.See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr