Job Description
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You'll be part of a design team delivering land development projects from concept through to documentation. Day-today, that means producing designs for residential lots, roads, and supporting infrastructure like water and sewer networks, while building your understanding of how projects come together.
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You'll work closely with a Senior Designer, contribute to project deliverables, and have the opportunity to support more junior team members as you develop. There's a good balance of structured guidance and autonomy, so you can keep progressing without feeling out of your depth.
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This is a hands-on Civil Designer position focused on delivering practical, high-quality design outcomes across a mix of infrastructure and civil projects.
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On a day-to-day basis, you'll be:
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Producing civil designs and detailed drawings using tools like AutoCAD and 12d
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Supporting project delivery from concept through to documentation and submission
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Preparing plans, reports and technical documentation for client and authority approvals
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Liaising with local councils and other stakeholders to keep projects moving
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Assisting with design calculations and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
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Supporting and mentoring two junior team members within the design team
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The role is primarily office-based, with some exposure to site environments where relevant.
What we're looking for
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We're keen to hear from Civil Designers who can work with a level of independence, while still valuing collaboration and input from senior engineers.
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Must have:
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Around 1+ years' experience in civil design, or close to completing a Civil Engineering degree
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Solid understanding of civil design principles, standards and documentation
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Exposure to land development projects in Queensland
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Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and 12d
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Nice to have:
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Experience working on Queensland-based projects
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Confidence in supporting or mentoring junior team members
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Exposure to local authority submissions and approvals
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The Team and Environment
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You'll be based in a Mackay CBD office, close to local cafés, shops and everyday amenities, with free parking nearby.
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The team is collaborative and practical in how they work. You'll be supported by experienced engineers, including Principal-level mentors, and be part of a group that shares knowledge rather than working in silos.
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There's also a strong local connection – with the office located near Bluewater Quay, where markets and live music are part of the community feel.
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Variety of work across regional projects
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Direct exposure to experienced Principal Engineers
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Opportunity to step into a mentoring role with junior staff
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CBD office location close to amenities and the waterfront
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Free parking nearby
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Stable, project-focused workload with real local impact
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Enjoy an extra day of leave on your birthday!
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$250 Wellness Benefits to use towards healthy lifestyle initiatives
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Grow our team with our generous referral bonus scheme
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About Amey
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We are now Amey Australia, formerly known as Premise, a multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 200 employees across NSW, QLD, and WA. Our team brings together a range of specialised capabilities to deliver integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. In July ****, Premise was acquired by leading UK consultancy Amey, a provider of full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
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Now operating as Amey Australia, we combine solid local expertise and long-standing client relationships with the backing of a global organisation, positioning us for continued growth and broader opportunities.
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📌 Mackay - Civil Designer (North Mackay)
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📍 North Mackay