Senior Survey & Design Officer

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary Range: Grade 15 ($1782.77 - $1967.84 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Thursday 6 November 2025

 A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Engineering Services department as a Senior Survey & Design Officer.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary up to $102,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options! 
• Additional benefits include relocation assistance for the right applicant, a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility!

Our Next Senior Survey & Design Officer

Reporting to the Manager Engineering Services, you will be responsible for operating within and promoting the virtues of Council's core values. You will have a focus on Survey, Design activities and a range of general engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate engineering surveys for project investigation and design in relation to the construction and maintenance for all of Council’s Operations including:

• • State and Local road network.
  • Sewerage reticulation.
  • Water Reticulation.
  • Stormwater drainage.
  • Open Spaces.

•  Provide compliant and constructible detailed engineering drawings and construction models for all of Council’s Operations including:

• • State and Local road network.
  • Sewerage reticulation.
  • Water Reticulation.
  • Stormwater drainage.
  • Open Spaces.

• Manage several design projects within the department and undertake survey and designs across multiple disciplines such as road design, stormwater drainage and traffic safety.
• Work collaboratively with the Works Manager in pursuing private design and construction projects, specifically pursuing ordered works under the Roads Maintenance Council Contract through timely and efficient detailed plan production.
• Provide quality engineering surveys, designs and plans that meet relevant current standards necessary for the construction and maintenance of council assets and capital works through to completion.
• Provide timely and efficient traffic engineering data including traffic data collection and land management, outsourcing where required.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy and independence in solving problems and using judgement.
• Assist in on-the-job instruction and training for staff.
• Undertake other duties as may be directed by the Manager.

Key Requirements

• Diploma of Engineering or commensurate level qualifications majoring in Engineering, Construction Management or Spatial Science.
• Demonstrated experience in survey and design across multiple disciplines including road design, storm water drainage, reticulation and traffic safety.
• Demonstrated experience in using modern surveying instruments including GNSS and machine guidance for graders, including calibration and maintenance.
• High level knowledge of requisite construction standards and codes for a range of civil infrastructure including Austroads and WSAA.
• Demonstrated experience using CAD packages in particular Autocad Civil 3d, and Civil Site Design.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and successfully manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
• Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).

 While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• Bachelors Degree of Surveying/Engineering or equivalent level qualifications.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
• 35 hours per week 
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Daniel Abraham, Manager Engineering Services, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

 As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au