Design Officer

About The Role:

Are you passionate about shaping the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and thriving?

The City of Charles Sturt is seeking a Design Officer to support the planning, design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across our City. In this role, you will contribute to the development of concept designs, detailed engineering plans and cost estimates for roads, paths, stormwater assets, traffic management initiatives and public lighting projects. The role undertakes design and drafting work for projects of minor to moderate complexity while supporting the delivery of larger, more complex projects. 

Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will provide technical design advice, contribute to project teams, assist with community consultation activities and help ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on schedule and within budget. You'll also have opportunities to develop your technical expertise and apply innovative engineering design methodologies that create positive outcomes for our community.

About You:

• You have qualifications in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and/or relevant demonstrated experience.
• You have experience preparing engineering designs and drawings for civil infrastructure projects.
• You have experience using AutoCAD and exposure to design software such as 12D.
• You possess strong analytical, investigative and creative problem-solving skills.  You can effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• You enjoy working collaboratively while also being capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
• You have an understanding of engineering design principles, construction practices and local government infrastructure.
• You are customer-focused and committed to delivering quality outcomes for the community.
• You hold a current Car Licence.

About Our Organisation: 

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

City Infrastructure manages the strategy, programming, planning and design of civil infrastructure assets, including roads, paths, bridges, water assets, bus stops and public lighting, as well as delivering transport planning services across our City. The portfolio works collaboratively across the organisation to deliver integrated outcomes that maximise value and benefit for our community.

The Detail: 

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and is classified at Level 5, with a starting salary of $103,798.21 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5:00pm Monday 20 July 2026.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. 

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