Roads and Drainage Engineer

• Join our growing Roads and Drainage Team as our newest Civil Engineer 
• Attractive salary circa $100,958 PLUS generous market allowance (negotiable) PLUS super PLUS flexibility PLUS benefits!
• Relocation assistance on offer to help you make the Northern Rivers Region your home!

About Us

The Richmond Valley Local Government Area is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, spanning from Evans Head to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The area features beautiful beaches, rolling hills, forests, and nature reserves. 

Our region has won various awards for its culture, including recognition as an outstanding employer and for having the best tap water in Australia in 2022. Our mission is “to protect and improve the quality of life for our community, and for future generations.” Our Infrastructure Department does this by maintaining and improving our region's infrastructure.

Due to our growth, we are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Roads and Drainage team within our Infrastructure Department.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Roads and Drainage Engineer. As our newest Civil Engineer you will work alongside our Roads and Drainage Team and assist with project management on repair and maintenance works of sealed and unsealed roads.

Key Duties:

• Project manage and supervise contractors and council staff to deliver successful road and drainage maintenance and repair works;
• Follow all regulations, rules, policies, and procedures, and ensure all staff and subcontractors;
• Prepare and administer traffic control and TfNSW Management Plans; and
• Be a key team player working toward common goals.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

As our Roads and Drainage Engineer you will have a background in road construction, and experience with sealed and unsealed road maintenance and repairs.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or similar professional qualifications
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Member of the  Institute of Engineers Australia or eligible to apply
• Valid construction white card
• Valid class C driver's License.

Rewards and Benefits 

When you join Richmond Shire Council you’ll be joining a council that believes in investing in its people to improve its community. You’ll work within our roads and drainage team, and be part of our infrastructure services team.

As our Roads and Drainage Engineer, you will receive a generous salary circa $100,958 PLUS super.

Benefits include:

• Generous market allowance (negotiable)
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Relocation assistance 
• Long Service Leave benefits with local government – entitled after 5 years of service
• Half days to attend professional development and team building events
• Regular social events

If you’re an experienced Roads and Drainage Engineer looking for a new challenge, click Apply Now!