Senior Design Engineer

Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Design Engineer to support our growing municipality.

Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in the planning, design, and delivery of Council’s capital and operational works programs.

If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent full-time position working 75 hours over a 9-day fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of contract management and infrastructure delivery.

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

Why join us?

• Flexible work arrangements including a 9 day fortnight for full-time staff
• Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)
• Health and wellbeing program
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
• 17% leave loading annually
• Employee Assistance Program

What next?

If we’ve sparked your interest, and you would like to be a motivated and positive contributor to the team at Council, then apply now by completing the below form providing a detailed response to each of the Selection Criteria and uploading:

• A cover letter, providing a brief introduction and outlining your interest and motivation in applying for the position; and
• A detailed resume outlining relevant work experience and qualifications including two recent work referees.

Information on addressing the selection criteria can be found on our ‘How to apply’ page.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others. 

Applications for this position close at 8am on Friday 13 February 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you experience any technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8333. Please note that our offices will be closed for the Christmas period from 22 December 2025 to 05 January 2026.