Project Engineer

Position Description

A. POSITION PROFILE

Position: Position Occupant:

Projects Engineer - CivilVacant

Position Evaluation:

Department:

Salary System Grade: 17 Engineering

Section:

Engineering Services

Conditions of Employment: Location:

Local Government (State) Award 2023 Cootamundra Gundagai

Permanent Full-time Direct Supervisor:

Operations Engineer

Additional Benefits: Number of Staff Supervised by this position:

70 Hour, Nine Day Fortnight Nil

Leaseback Vehicle (optional)

Civil Liability Allowance (for degree qualified)

12% Superannuation

B. STATEMENT OF FUNCTION

To plan and deliver the design, construction and maintenance of Council's civil infrastructure (roads, stormwater

drainage, roundabouts, footpaths, cycleway, bridges, culverts) utilising external contractors and Council day-

labour resources.

C. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Technical

1. Manage the investigation, planning survey and design of new and upgraded civil infrastructure.

2. Undertake conceptual and detailed design work and prepare costs estimate for minor civil works.

3. Engage and manage external consultants to undertake conceptual and detailed design and cost

estimates for major civil & building projects.

4. Plan, co-ordinate and supervise the construction and maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage,

roundabouts, footpaths, cycleway, bridges, culverts and ancillary works.

1. Provide technical advice and support to the Manager Engineering Services in managing Council's civil

infrastructure assets.

1. Manage maintenance and rehabilitation works required under the TfNSW Road Maintenance Council

Contract (RMCC).

POSITION NUMBER DATE ADOPTED: APPROVED BY: LAST REVIEWED:

Projects Engineer - Civil July 2025 ADGM -T Dando July 2025

1. Ensure all works comply with environmental standards, Environment Planning & Assessment Act,

Protection of Environment & Operations Act and associated legislation (particularly sediment and

erosion control, spoil management, flora & faun protection)

1. Ensure that all activities are undertaken in accordance with Council's Work Health & Safety

procedures and in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

1. Ensure all planning, design, construction and maintenance activities are completed on time and within

the allocated budget.

1. Ensure construction and maintenance activities are delivered consistent with Councils standards &

specifications or TfNSW standards and specifications as applicable.

1. Regularly review and report on estimated project and activity costs expenditure and commitments

against budget.

1. Ensure compliance with NSW Local Government Act and Council's Procurement Policy in relation to

procurement and tendering of goods and services

1. Prepare tender documentation and specifications, call and evaluation tenders, make

recommendations to Council following the evaluation of tenders.

1. Prepare reports to Council in relation to projects, tendering, grants etc

2. Manage the delivery of contracts whilst complying with the contractual requirements outlined in

AS4000, AS2124 or any other relevant suite of formal contracts, including managing variation claims,

extension of time claims and payment of contractor.

D. DUTIES

People and Performance

1. Providing oversight for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Council's Road infrastructure

assets

1. Establish and communicate project team goals and objectives and implement processes to achieve

project plans.

1. Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and development for reporting staff.

2. Compliance with Council's model code of conduct, policies and procedures and management

directives.

1. Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Merit based principles.

2. Support Council's Human Resource policies including performance management, industrial relations

management, staff development and training.

Corporate

1. Contribute to continuous work improvement processes, making improvements where applicable

2. Commitment to Council's Strategic Plan, Delivery Plan and Operational Business Management Plan.

3. Effectively liaise with other Council Departments, Public Utilities and other Authorities, the public

including ratepayers and residents, user groups and Council staff regarding engineering matters to

achieve mutual goals and outcomes consistent with the policies of CGRC.

1. Ensure that all corporate records are fully and accurately captured and maintained, to comply with

legislative requirements and business needs.

1. Provision of best practice customer service in dealing with all external and internal customers

regarding civil infrastructure assets.

1. Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council's business systems adhering to record

keeping policies and procedures.

1. Conduct all business transactions in an ethical, friendly, efficient, and professional manner.

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1. Build positive stakeholder relationship and demonstrate a proactive culture of communication and

interaction both within and outside the organization.

1. Carry out other duties within the bounds of the level of responsibility of this position, as may be

directed by the Manager Engineering Cootamundra.

E. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and/or significant and relevant experience.

1. Demonstrated experience and ability to undertake civil designs (e.g. roads, stormwater drainage,

roundabouts, footpaths, cycleways).

1. Working knowledge of legislation applicable to this position and demonstrated ability to accurately

interpret and apply legislation.

1. Demonstrated experience in managing project costs and controlling and developing

budgets/estimates for individual projects.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance in the construction industry.

2. Demonstrated computer skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, GIS mapping and CAD

applications.

1. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact, liaise and negotiate with members of the public, other

external parties and agencies and staff at all levels of the organisation.

1. Demonstrated written communication skills and the ability to produce clear and concise reports and

correspondence to convey complex and technical information.

1. Demonstrated problem solving capabilities, and ability to contribute to the improvement of policies,

work practices and procedures.

1. Demonstrated time management skills to achieve specific and set objectives within required

timeframes.

1. Current Australian Driver's Licence.

2. WHS Construction Induction (NSW White Card).

F. DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, NSW Roads Act and an understanding of the

functions of Local Government.

1. SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work- TCR Traffic controller.

2. SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work- IMP- Implement Traffic Control Plans.

3. SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work- PWZ- Prepare Work Zone.

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