Senior Civil Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure Planning and Design team and play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps our community connected, growing and thriving.

In this influential position, you'll lead the planning and design of complex civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, stormwater, transport, open space and public domain assets. You'll provide technical leadership, manage design consultants, support project delivery, and help shape infrastructure solutions that leave a lasting legacy for our community.

What you'll bring

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design, drainage and project delivery
• Strong technical expertise across civil engineering projects
• Experience managing consultants, budgets and complex project outcomes
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, DRAINS and related engineering software
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration

Why join us?

• Work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects
• Influence the future development of one of Sydney's most vibrant regions
• Join a collaborative, innovative and highly skilled team
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture

If you're an engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure and enjoys leading complex projects from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Apply now and help build the infrastructure that will support our community for generations to come.

• Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 18th October 2026.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package: $111,776 - $124,574 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full TimeWorking 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Prawal Adhikari, Coordinator Engineering Design PAdhikari@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner CMurphy@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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