A switched-on role with flexibility
A role where the City is your canvas
Full time, permanent position starting at $91,537 + 11.5% super

About the Opportunity

As part of the Infrastructure Program, the Designer (Civil) will play a key role in providing design services to the Technical Services team. Under the direction of the Senior Design Drafter, Senior Landscape Architect, and Engineering team, this position contributes to achieving the City of Adelaide’s Strategic Plan outcomes.

The Designer (Civil) will be responsible for delivering professional drafting services to facilitate the capital works program, producing technical drawings for various projects including civil and stormwater infrastructure, landscape architecture, urban design, traffic and transport, roads, drainage, and footpaths.

In your role, you will be maintaining all revisions of project drawings and drafting logs, reviewing drawings for completeness and accuracy, and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. Additionally, the Designer (Civil) will contribute to the development, drafting, and quality control of the Council’s standard detail suite, and work closely with designers, engineers, and other staff to ensure precise technical design documentation. Effective communication with project team staff, consultants, contractors, and other authorities is also a crucial aspect of this role. Join us in this dynamic position to help shape the future of Adelaide's infrastructure and contribute to a thriving urban environment!

Some of the projects we are currently working on are:

Streetscape and laneway renewals and upgrades
City and Park Lands Shared Paths and Bikeways
Stormwater upgrade and renewal projects.
City of Adelaide Standard Detail Suite

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

High proficiency in AutoCAD and producing accurate design drawings.
Some demonstrated knowledge of 12D or Civil 3D
Manual design and drafting skills.
Knowledge of Australian drafting standards, building construction, practices and techniques
Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide impacts the community, please watch this video here.

The Infrastructure Program provides effective whole of life planning and management of our diverse community infrastructure assets and seeks partnerships with government bodies to deliver on Councils strategic plans, stimulating the local economy and supporting existing community needs and future growth.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Carina Green on 8203 7346.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you would bring to the team addressed to Carina Green, Acting Manager, Technical Services.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application and follow the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide and all the many benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 24 November 2024.

Please note, interviews may commence prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 5 Classification commencing at $91,537 + 11.5% superannuation.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications submitted via email will not be considered.

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