CIVIL DESIGNER

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in New South Wales region near Tamworth, NSW.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into a specialized municipal engineering and design pathway offers an exceptional environment for technical professionals to secure high-impact public works tenure in Australia. Based in the New England region of New South Wales, this infrastructure planning vacancy provides a powerful platform to develop detailed civil blueprints, model complex road and drainage networks, and guide community-shaping public works projects. It represents an ideal placement for a skilled draftsman or engineering technician looking to build long-term public sector prestige while achieving key professional milestones in a regional territory.

Job Summary

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a structured, professional, and proactive Civil Designer to join their Project Planning and Delivery team. This full-time position is responsible for producing detailed computer-aided designs, modeling, and comprehensive construction documentation for a wide array of municipal infrastructure assets, including urban and rural roads, stormwater management systems, intersections, and public amenities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with structural engineers, evaluate survey data, and ensure all design alignments conform precisely to modern statutory engineering standards and Council specifications.

• Employer Name: Tamworth Regional Council
• Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Desirable Education Level: Bachelor of Surveying or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering(Design), extensively verified history of equivalent technical civil design and drafting experience
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 437 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $1,438.10 – AUD $1,556.10 per week (Plus an exceptional 12% superannuation allocation)
• Application Deadline: 16 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Experienced CAD technicians or civil engineering draftspersons looking to transition private commercial drafting methodologies into a stable municipal infrastructure framework.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing a verified, long-term technical engineering and design career within regional New South Wales.
• Detail-oriented designers who enjoy turning raw topographic survey datasets into clean, constructible horizontal and vertical engineering profiles.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, cost-effective civil engineering designs and documentation packages for road networks, pathways, intersections, and stormwater drainage systems.
• Utilize specialized computer-aided design software (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or 12d Model) to generate accurate 3D surface models and earthwork calculations.
• Interpret and translate topographic field survey data, geotechnical reports, and environmental constraints into practical construction blueprints.
• Formulate detailed project specification sheets, compute accurate bills of quantities, and prepare component material cost estimates.
• Collaborate actively with senior project engineers to review design compliance, address geometric structural conflicts, and optimize safety parameters.
• Maintain meticulous digital design registries, archival project files, and formal revision logs in alignment with Council's information management protocols.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record operating as a civil designer, engineering draftsperson, or technical CAD modeler within a civil infrastructure environment.
• Strong practical proficiency with modern 3D civil design software platforms and standard geometric road design guidelines (such as Austroads standards).
• Refined verbal and written communication style, enabling professional cross-functional collaboration with engineering surveyors, planners, and field staff.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical aptitude, with a meticulous approach to checking spatial data accuracy and structural alignment metrics.
• Current NSW WHS Construction Induction Card
• Must hold and maintain a valid Australian Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary packaging augmented by transparent performance progression tracks under the council's structural matrix.
• Generous and supportive 11.5% municipal employer superannuation matching scheme.
• Excellent lifestyle-balanced working hours with an active 9-day fortnight roster layout promoting a healthy personal balance.
• Extensive access to employer-sponsored professional development, advanced software training tracks, and specialized engineering certifications.
• Strong institutional focus on employee wellbeing, featuring dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pathways and workplace health perks.
• A welcoming, values-driven regional office culture dedicated to municipal innovation, asset management excellence, and long-term community prosperity.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of applying.
• Selected candidates must undergo a full pre-employment assessment, including a comprehensive National Police History Check, mandatory medical fitness screenings, and thorough verification of identity and qualifications.
• Workplace Policy Note: Tamworth Regional Council maintains a strict smoke-free workplace environment and treats all child preservation and equal employment protocols with complete accountability.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your civil drafting history, software capabilities, and technical engineering credentials.
• A comprehensive cover letter that clearly outlines your specific field skills and explicitly answers the targeted questionnaire items.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

Tamworth Regional Council is one of the most progressive regional local government authorities in inland New South Wales, serving a diverse and growing population across a vast municipal footprint. The organization prides itself on utilizing modern engineering technologies to deliver robust public services, drive local economic development, and protect the unique regional landscape while fostering a collaborative, highly supportive professional work environment for all its personnel.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

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