Design Engineer Project Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Join Sunshine Coast Council’s Design & Placemaking Services branch as a Design Engineer Project Officer, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the region’s infrastructure. Based in Nambour, this full-time position supports the delivery of civil design projects that contribute to a connected, liveable, and thriving community. You’ll be part of a team that provides expert design solutions for Council’s Capital Works Program, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with Council’s strategic goals.

• Support the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects within Council’s Capital Works Program.
• Assist in preparing design documentation including reports, estimates, and plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and participate in design reviews.
• Identify project risks and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical advice under RPEQ supervision and support procurement activities.
• Ensure effective communication and documentation throughout the design process.
• Contribute to the development of future Capital Works Programs.
• Lead the design and management of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Supervise Civil Designers and oversee technical design decisions and documentation.
• Provide expert technical advice and independently prepare engineering calculations and specifications.
• Develop and apply solutions to transport projects, engineering standards, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies, WH&S legislation, and records management standards.
• Support leadership within the unit and foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Actively work towards achieving Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status.

If you are Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) you will have additional responsibilities including supervision of Civil Designers, providing a high level of technical design advice and overseeing engineering calculations and technical specifications.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can reliably manage time well, juggle multiple projects, communicate effectively and will fit well as a senior member of the team.

Mandatory requirements of the role include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Planning, coupled with substantial experience.
• Strong project management experience in project development, economic analysis and financial management skills.
• Substantial knowledge and experience working with the relevant legislation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Strong research, analytical problem solving and evaluation skills with the capacity to examine complex problems and develop innovative strategies.

To fulfil the Level 7 requirements of this role, you’ll also hold a RPEQ certification and strong leadership skills. Post-graduate qualifications are also desirable.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Subbu Kanthakadi during business hours on 0448 009 156.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.