Civil Designer

6 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Your New Role
We're seeking a motivated Civil Designer or Civil Engineer to join our Civil & Stormwater Design team for a six-month temporary role.

You'll be part of a busy, supportive team working on a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects including road upgrades, stormwater drainage, intersections, carparks and active transport facilities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Deliver civil designs across concept, preliminary, and detailed stages.
  • Prepare and review drawings and documentation.
  • Use and apply civil design standards (Austroads, QUDM, City Plan, etc.).
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, designers and drafters to deliver high-quality outcomes.

For Civil Designers
We're looking for people who have:

  • Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD (essential).
  • Demonstrated civil design experience (roads, drainage, carparks, active transport, etc.).

For Civil Engineers

  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (essential).
  • Civil design and documentation experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of design standards and technical requirements.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

  • 9-day fortnight
  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
  • Personal and professional development courses
  • Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
  • 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Damian Graham

Contact

Closing Date

Tuesday 7th October 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

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