Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer
Scone
Permanent Full-Time – (35 hours per week)  

The role:
Council has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Civil Engineer to join our Strategic Assets team. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community’s future.
You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting survey and design work, project and asset management, Renewable Energy Zone development assessments, and technical reporting on major infrastructure projects. You’ll also play a key role in developing and maintaining forward works programs that guide the renewal and upgrade of Council’s infrastructure assets.
In this role, you’ll help bring Council’s asset management strategy to life by reviewing, improving, and updating infrastructure asset management plans and policies, and by integrating asset data into Council’s asset management systems. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and making a tangible impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career while helping build resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

What’s on offer:
- A salary range from $1828.10 – $2047.50 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% super + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance.
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Rental & Relocation Policies.
- Generous uniform allowance.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.
- Access to leaseback vehicle.

Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and will have previous experience in a similar role.
- Have knowledge of surveying, road infrastructure design, asset management practices and project management, as is experience in use of Auto CAD or Civil CAD or equivalent and some drafting skills.
- Experience in the use of Asset Management Software.
- Previous Local Government experience would be desirable for this role.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026

Job Description:
To view the job description for this role, please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Jeff Bush - Manager Strategic Assets a call on 02 6540 1164 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.