Engineering Officer

Nowra, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $99,775 - $113,318 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus 3.5% Civil Liabilities Allowance
• Leaseback vehicle available
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way, Bomaderry
• Applications close Monday, 1 December 2025 (at midnight)

About The Role
Join our Works & Services team as an Engineering Officer (Civil) and play a key role in delivering Council's maintenance and construction programs. This position provides technical support to the District Engineer, including engineering survey services, project management, and assistance with managing contractors and assets. Projects include roads, drainage, footpaths/cycleways, parking areas, traffic facilities, boat ramps, and recreational facilities. Reporting directly to the District Engineer - Northern, the Engineering Officer (Civil) will:

• Provide technical support to the District Engineer to deliver Council's maintenance and construction programs.
• Provide engineering survey services (e.g. data collection, setout, WAE) to delivery projects in the works program.
• Project Management of projects and contractors as allocated.
• Assist the District Engineer with management of projects, contractors, assets and other related engineering tasks.
• Projects include, but not limited to, roads, drainage, footpath/cycleways, parking areas, traffic facilities, boat ramps and recreational facilities.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Diploma in Surveying or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Extensive related experience in civil engineering design & construction and/or maintenance and provide engineering survey services as required.
• Experience in project management.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• NSW General Construction induction card (white card) or accepted interstate alternative.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with a meticulous approach to work. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in project management, including the ability to plan, organise, and deliver outcomes on time and within budget. They will also have strong collaborative skills, working effectively within a team environment, sharing information openly, and building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.

How To Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

• At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
• Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
• Briefly describe the relevant technology and software you have experience using
• What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close:
Monday 1 December 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact
Sam Pitwala - District Engineer - Northern
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits Include

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
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