Principal Design Engineer

2 days ago

Ballarat North, Victoria, Australia Ballarat City Council Full time
Permanent, Full-time position with a fortnightly RDO
Band 8 Salary $113,068 to $125,539 per annum, plus statutory superannuation
An exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic, high pace Design and Survey Team
The Role
We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join our team of dynamic engineers and surveyors.
This position supervises the Design Engineers. The position reports directly to the Coordinator Survey and Design.
The Survey and Design unit is responsible for the design of the City of Ballarat Capital Works Program civil infrastructure projects. These projects include road construction, roundabouts, intersections, and traffic management treatments.
About You
The successful candidate will have experience in Cad programs and be proficient in office-based programs, along with excellent communication and written skills.
You will have extensive experience in Civil Design. Experience within a Local/State organisation would be favourable but not required.
Key Selection Criteria
4-year degree qualification in Civil Engineering and have Registered Professional Engineers (RPEng) status in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
Minimum 15 Years experience and expertise in civil infrastructure design particularly roads, traffic management items and drainage.
Expertise in the operation of computer-aided design software – Civil site design, Autocad and other engineering software packages, including traffic management software and Council's IT Software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to supervise and lead a team and work as a team member.
A strong positive culture and customer focus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
To Apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button and submit your application. Applications close 12 noon Sunday 14th September 2025.
Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and a current resume and address the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
Contact
For further information, please contact Karen Matthews, Coordinator Design and Survey .
At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at
We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.
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