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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced individual to join Council's Infrastructure Planning team. Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Planning, the position is responsible for delivering high quality engineering, drafting and design services, including investigation, design and preparation of construction plans for civil infrastructure projects in line with Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

The successful applicant will provide a high level of support to the manager in the provision of strategic engineering design advice and ensuring the section’s goals and objectives are achieved.

Council will consider both full time and part time (minimum 3 days per week) working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven excellent project investigation and design skills associated with civil engineering operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of land development planning and civil construction methods.
• Demonstrated professional experience in managing design projects, budgets and people in order to achieve desired outcomes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and manage service providers including consultants, contractors and temporary staff.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, including high level ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters and provide technical advice and services through effective written and verbal communication.
• Proven excellent skills and competence in the use of computer applications such as Magnet, 12d (or similar) and Autocad, system analysis and studies and competence in use of Microsoft office software.

The rewards

• A full time annual salary range of $98,100 to $112,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week) (applicable to full time employment only).
• Leaseback vehicle (applicable to full time employment only).
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Monday 26 January 2026

Specific enquiries

David Kelly | Manager Infrastructure Planning | 02 6686 1253

How to apply

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