Join Orange City Council as the Engineering Design Coordinator and lead the design behind infrastructure that supports a growing regional city. This is an opportunity to combine your civil engineering expertise, leadership skills and practical problem-solving to deliver lasting outcomes for the Orange community.

Why join Orange City Council?

- Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working, and generous leave provisions
- Culture – Positive and inclusive work environment
- Security– Permanent full time role, 35 hours per week
- Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
- Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
- Competitive salary – $104,770 to $114,199 plus superannuation

About the role

As Engineering Design Coordinator, you will guide the delivery of high-quality, practical and cost-effective engineering designs for Council infrastructure projects. You will lead the Design team, coordinate consultants, provide trusted technical and strategic advice, and work constructively with developers, colleagues and the community. From concept and investigation through to approvals and construction standards, you will help turn complex engineering challenges into solutions that serve Orange now and into the future.

What you’ll do

- Lead and support the Design team, creating a clear sense of purpose and encouraging solid performance
- Manage the delivery of engineering designs in line with Australian Standards, Council’s Development and Subdivision Code, and Transport for NSW requirements
- Coordinate design consultants to deliver practical,



timely and cost-effective outcomes
- Provide strategic technical advice, engineering computations, estimates and contract specifications across roads, stormwater, water, sewerage, parks and other infrastructure
- Work with developers and assist with the assessment and approval of engineering plans
- Investigate and report on infrastructure, drainage, flooding and traffic matters
- Manage inspections, construction standards, compliance, risk and work health and safety requirements

What you’ll bring

- A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline
- Extensive experience in engineering design
- Knowledge of stormwater modelling and the ability to interpret relevant legislation, standards and technical requirements
- Proven leadership and supervisory capability, with an ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills across consultants, developers, colleagues and the community
- Strategic thinking, sound judgement and a practical, creative approach to solving complex problems
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, supported by strong digital capability
- A current Class C driver licence

Read the full Position Description to learn more about the role (link available on Council’s website)

Keen to Learn More?

- Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to discover more about Orange City Council
- For any enquiries, reach out to, Manager Engineering Services, Jason Theakstone, on 6393 8505

Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role! Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.

📌 Engineering Design Coordinator (Orange)
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