Civil Engineer

• Rare opportunity for a Civil Engineer to work across the full range of development related assessments and civil works projects

• Join a close-knit, professional and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council

• Full-time, two-year fixed-term opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks

• Total package from $95,045 to $118,220 pa including super plus car allowance/travel support plus phone, 35 hours per week

Why Apply? 

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.  

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.   

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Civil Engineer you will be part of a small but ambitious and enthusiastic engineering team in Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.  

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to assess development proposals, both on private and on public land, with a particular focus on engineering impacts. This role demands a thorough understanding of engineering and environmental considerations to ensure that developments align with regulatory standards and community expectations. 

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.  

Why You’ll Like Working Here  

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care. 

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.  

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.  

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation. 

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents. 

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here. 

What You’ll Be Working On  

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys and is confident in reviewing plans in detail and providing expert engineering advice.  

You will undertake engineering assessment of development application referrals by reviewing submitted documents, providing expert engineering advice and recommending both standard and site specific conditions of consent where necessary. 

You will also process, assess and determine Section 138 approvals under the Roads Act 1993 including Driveway applications and applications for Works on Council Land. 

You will also have the opportunity to be out on site to work with Council contractors, ensuring that any works carried out by private contractors are made safe and up to the required standard.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.  You will have demonstrated ability in communicating complex technical concepts clearly and working effectively within a team setting.  

You will have experience in preparing technical and assessment reports relating to development proposals as well as assessing driveways and S138 applications.  

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as your high level of organisation, attention to detail, problem solving and time-management skills will contribute to your success in the role.   

Additionally, knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Roads Act and Local Government Act will be advantageous. 

In addition to the above, you will also hold a current Class C driver licence and a General Construction Induction card. 

How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can you’re your application and come back to it later. 

• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.  

• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only). 

• For further information about the role, please contact Matt Poon on 9978 4250 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.