A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
As Civil Designer, you'll be utilising your skillset and prior experience in designing roadside and drainage project designs, working with our internal and external stakeholders during the design phase, and providing advice and information during construction to all parties involved, both internally and externally.
This position requires a high level of time-management, communications and design skillsets, allowing you to provide timely and accurate, detailed designs and survey specifications, executing works and documentation for projects to best industry practice.
This is a permanentopportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
Base Salary Range:$85,497 - $115,676 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% Superannuation + Motor Vehicle Allowance + Civil Liability Allowance + Retention Allowance
You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role!
Here's what we're looking for:
Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural design or working towards
Current Drivers Licence
Strong local knowledge and deep understanding of Australian standards, guidelines, and the nuances of Local Government
You bring high efficiency and a meticulous eye for detail
You possess sharp, rational thinking and a practical mindset
This is life at PSC!
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, adaptable work options and leave in lieu
Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it




Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
Enough about us, we want to hear about you!
So tell us about...
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 9 August ****
Contact: Steven Startin, Team Leader of Civil Design on ******** ***
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📌 Civil Designer (New South Wales)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 New South Wales