Engineer Design
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Job Summary
Group and Team: City Projects and Design Team
Location:Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $104083 to $119236 per annum 13.5% superannuation.
Help design the future of Hobart.
As an Engineer Design you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil landscape and urban projects providing engineering expertise from concept development through to detailed design. Working within the Design Team you will develop innovative and practical engineering solutions undertake design analysis prepare technical reports and help ensure projects align with legislative regulatory and industry standards.
Role accountabilities include:
- Preparing detailed engineering designs for civil landscape and architectural projects.
- Developing feasibility assessments technical reports and design documentation.
- Utilising engineering design software including AutoCAD and other contemporary design platforms.
- Monitoring project progress to support delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation standards policies and best-practice engineering principles.
- Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders contractors and project partners.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Engineer Design Position Description
You are a qualified Civil Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and seeing your designs become real-world outcomes. You combine strong technical capability with sound professional judgement and take pride in delivering high-quality practical engineering solutions.
You will bring:
- A degree in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
- Experience in municipal civil and/or structural design projects.
- Strong knowledge of Australian engineering standards legislation and construction practices.
- Advanced capability in design software including AutoCAD and familiarity with tools such as Civil 3D AutoTURN ARD 12D SpaceGass or similar.
- Well-developed report writing and technical communication skills.
- The ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- A current Driver Licence.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmanias Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
If youre passionate about our beautiful Cityand ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Albert Lai Design Services Lead onor email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 17 August 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
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