Your New Role:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Design Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team. Reporting to the Design and Investigation Manager, you will play an important role in the investigation, planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects that support our community.

Working alongside experienced engineering professionals, including Design Officers, Surveyors, Civil/Traffic Engineers, and Stormwater Engineers, you will contribute to the successful delivery of Council's capital works and strategic infrastructure programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to further develop their technical, project management, and contract administration skills within a local government environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the investigation, planning, and design of civil infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, stormwater, traffic, and transport assets.
• Preparing engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, drawings, and project documentation.
• Supporting the delivery and management of infrastructure projects undertaken both internally and by external consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing consultant designs, technical documentation, and construction outputs to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Conducting site inspections, field investigations, condition assessments, and data collection activities.
• Assisting with project coordination activities including procurement, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and contract administration.
• Monitoring project performance against scope, budget, quality, safety, and time objectives.
• Contributing to drainage, stormwater, and traffic investigations and the development of engineering solutions.
• Supporting the administration and delivery of Council's capital works and maintenance programs.
• Responding to customer requests and engineering enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Promoting continuous improvement in engineering standards, project management systems, and operational processes.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and fostering a safety-first culture.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

You are a proactive and detail-oriented engineering professional who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver practical infrastructure solutions. You are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for the community while continuing to develop your technical and professional capabilities.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and engineering skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• General understanding of civil infrastructure and local government engineering projects.

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position, 35 hour work week
• Monthly RDO’s
• Weekly salary of $1,776.69 to $1,999.68 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Friday, 10 July 2026

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Luke Ward – Design and Engineering Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.