Construction Engineer 

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

About This Opportunity

Advancing into a civil infrastructure delivery pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for engineering professionals to secure high-impact construction management tenure in Australia. Based in the New England region of New South Wales, this public works vacancy provides a powerful platform to manage large-scale road constructions, coordinate heavy machinery assets, and supervise complex regional concrete and drainage installations. It represents an ideal placement for a focused site engineer 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 Construction Engineer to join their Project Planning and Delivery team. This full-time position is responsible for the direct day-to-day supervision, resource scheduling, and quality assurance of civil infrastructure construction projects executed by both council day-labor crews and external contractors. The successful candidate will ensure all engineering works—ranging from pavement rehabilitations to major stormwater drainage developments—are built to precise design specifications, remaining within set budgetary allocations and strict environmental timelines.

• Employer Name: Tamworth Regional Council
• Employment Type: Full-Time (12 months contract)
• Desirable Education Level: Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Civil), or an equivalent experience for membership to the Institution of Engineers, Australia
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Swan Street, North Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $90,795.93  – AUD $117,673.11 per Annum
• Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Site engineers, civil supervisors, or commercial construction managers looking to transition fast-paced field skills into a stable, well-resourced municipal public works structure.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing a verified, long-term technical engineering career within regional New South Wales.
• Action-oriented organizers who thrive on balancing office-based compliance reporting with hands-on site plant coordination and quality testing.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site construction operations for assigned municipal road, bridge, and stormwater infrastructure programs.
• Coordinate and schedule internal day-labor teams, specialized subcontractors, bulk material deliveries, and heavy earthmoving plant machinery.
• Enforce strict quality control standards, perform structural level checks, and verify that compaction, concrete, and pavement materials meet engineering designs.
• Monitor operational site expenditures against approved project baselines, authorize material procurement lines, and report on cost-to-complete metrics.
• Implement and monitor comprehensive Work Health and Safety (WHS) site management plans and environmental protection controls.
• Engage directly with rural and urban property owners, utilities operators, and motorists to address civil construction impacts and manage public queries.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record operating as a construction engineer, civil site supervisor, or project coordinator on physical infrastructure assets.
• Solid practical knowledge of civil construction methodologies, pavement designs, stormwater hydraulics, and earthworks optimization techniques.
• Refined verbal and written communication style, with a verified capability to manage crew dynamics, lead toolbox talks, and draft clear progress briefings.
• Strong problem-solving capacity, with an ability to interpret complex engineering blueprints, resolve design discrepancies, and address unforeseen site conditions.
• Must hold and maintain an active Australian Driver’s License
• A valid NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is essential .

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, leadership 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, project 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 infrastructure construction history, budget parameters, and 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 to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

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