Civil Designer

Are you an experienced Civil Designer looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a genuine work–life balance? Join Mackay Regional Council and play a key role in delivering essential community infrastructure from roads, drainage, and water networks to parks, open spaces, and urban environments. With flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight, this role offers the opportunity to do rewarding technical work while maintaining time for life outside the office.

About this opportunity:

As a key player in our design team, you will carry out detailed civil engineering design and drafting, provide innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions, and ensure all projects align with Council policies and objectives. You'll be working across various asset classes, supporting delivery of vital infrastructure for our growing community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare conceptual and detailed civil designs using AutoCAD and 12D Model across a variety of infrastructure projects, aligned with the Design Services program
• Develop practical, efficient and innovative design solutions that meet engineering standards and best practice.
• Interpret design requirements through collaboration with State Government agencies, service authorities and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve compliant outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project needs and deliver high-quality, customer-focused design services.
• Produce comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, schedules and cost estimates to support construction tender processes.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that promotes health, safety, wellbeing and psychological safety for all employees.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Qualifications in Engineering: 
  • Associate Degree (preferred), or equivalent with extensive relevant experience; OR
  • Associate Diploma with extensive skills and relevant experience; OR
  • Lesser formal qualifications combined with considerable skills and extensive relevant experience.
• Current QLD “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• General Construction Safety “White” Card, or ability to obtain
• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD, 12D Model, and Microsoft Office, including project management tools.
• Practical experience in the design, drafting, estimating and project documentation preparation for civil engineering infrastructure, preferably on behalf of, or within a Local Government environment.

Desirable Attributes:

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high-quality, efficient project outcomes.
• Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to think critically, laterally, analyse data and provide recommendations.
• Well-developed ability to deal with difficult situations, clearly articulate issues, negotiate outcomes and resolve problems, with an attitude to take personal responsibility for promptly handling and resolving workplace tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting workplace health, safety, and wellbeing, including psychological safety for all employees.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Be part of a dedicated team driving infrastructure innovation.
• Work on diverse projects that directly impact the community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Base annual salary of $ 91,166.17
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.

How to apply:

If you’re a proactive designer with a strong technical background and a drive to make a difference, we’d loveto hear from you!

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Applications Close:

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 ***).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.