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 Project Design Officer/Engineer

• Salary: $53,133.45 to $64,691.00 p.a., plus super (Grade 14, Band 2, Level 3) to Grade 16, Band 3, Level 2)
• Job Progression Position
• Access to Variable Working Hours
• Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Leaseback vehicle available for top of range employee (Grade 16).
• Studies Assistance available to outstanding employee.

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a highly motivated person with Civil Engineering qualifications to compliment Council’s Project Delivery Team. The position allows job progression from under graduate to graduate status, with job mentoring and studies assistance available for undergraduate persons.

The role is to provide Civil Engineering Design expertise with the Project Services Unit which delivers a broad range of Local Government Infrastructure projects.

The position will be based in Council’s Administrative Building at Nowra, on the South Coast of NSW.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Mary Manley on (02) 44293224 (Ref No. 38568).

Enquiries: Roslyn Holmes – (02) 44293295.

• Salary: $46,514.60 to $52,397.73 p.a., plus super (Grade 12, Band 2, Level 2)
• Operates on a fortnightly roster, allowing for one day off in a prescribed two week period.
• Flexible working environment
• Access to leaseback vehicle.
• Long Service Leave after 5 years.

Applications are invited for a Construction Contracts Supervisor within Council’s Project Delivery Section.

The role is to assist Project Managers in the quality delivery of a broad range of infrastructure projects within the Local Government area.

The position requires a high level of communication skills and will allow the application of knowledge in the Civil Engineering and Building Industry.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Mary Manley on (02) 44293224 (Ref No. 38569).

Enquiries: Roslyn Holmes – (02) 44293295.

• Attractive Salary: Circa $95,000 plus superannuation
• Outstanding career opportunity in a coastal location
• Flexible working hours arrangements
• Relocation assistance available
• Access to leaseback vehicle

Your demonstrated leadership ability and strong knowledge of best practice in project design and management will equip you well for this role. You will hold a degree in engineering or architecture (or equivalent) and have the ability to manage staff and contractors to ensure the delivery of outstanding projects.

Information packages are available on on the link below, or contact Mary Manley on (02) 44293224 (Ref No. 38632).

Enquiries: Bill Paterson – (02) 44293298.

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Salary: $53,133 to $64,691 pa plus superannuation (Grade 14 Band 3 Level 2 to Grade 16 Band 3 Level 2)

• Plus a Market Component of $3,548.14 - $6,261.43
• Access to Leaseback Vehicle
• Long Service Leave entitlements after 5 years service
• Access to Variable Working Hours
• Professional Development Opportunities

We currently have opportunities in the field of Building Surveying at the Ulladulla Office. You will have completed or are undertaking tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or related field as well as substantial experience in the operation and management of building control processes. This position requires the ability to deliver high quality customer service to a diverse range of people and the capability to achieve performance targets, set and meet deadlines. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on qualifications, experience and staff management responsibilities.

Information packages are available on on link below, or contact Lisa Walters on (02) 4429 3492 (Ref No. 38629).

Enquiries: Warwick Papworth – (02) 4428925.

Do you have an interest in Local Government Engineering?

• Salary: $527.00 p.w. to $776.20 p.w., plus super (Trainee:, Band 1, Level 1)
• Launch your career in Engineering or Project Management
• Varied and interesting role
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible work arrangements

This role will allow you to acquire skills and develop your interests in a range of Engineering functions including construction techniques, surveying, design and drafting and Project Management. You will be mentored to undertake various functions to assist in the delivery of projects in Council’s Project Delivery Unit. Access to training to further enhance expertise and skills in areas of interest will be available through Council’s Studies Assistance program. This position is based in the Nowra Administration Building.

Information packages are available on the link below or contact Mary Manley on 02 4229 3224 (Ref No. 38567).

Enquiries: Ros Holmes – 02 4229 3295.

• Salary: $40,501.00 to $45,562.35 p.a. super (Grade 9, Band 2, Level 1)
• Access to Variable Working Hours
• Long Service Leave available after 5 years

A Full-Time permanent position exists within Council’s Strategic Planning Group. This position assists in developing and maintaining Council’s Geographic Information System (GIS) in relation to cadastre, Council policies and zoning to ensure the system reflects all changes in an accurate and timely manner. Qualifications in Geographic Information Systems or Survey Drafting or equivalent experience are required.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Mandy Holmes on (02) 4429 3478 (Ref No. 38695).

Enquiries: Rob Coulthart – (02) 4429 3475.