The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Civil Designer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a member of the Civil Design Services Team, you will prepare and provide assistance with the delivery of quality design and documentation for projects that incorporate a range of elements that form the built environment and are consistent with Council’s strategic outcomes of quality urban design and placemaking. 

Some key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing integrated designs and applying technical design knowledge to the development of solutions that integrate transport, water sensitive design, streetscaping and urban design
• Preparing accurate estimates of costs and project documentation using schedules of rates, bills of quantities and identifying issues that may impact cost
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain or provide information to assist with the completion of project designs
• Acting as a point of contact for design matters by providing sound advice and contributing to design meetings
• Undertaking site inspections associated with design responsibilities

 Position Description - Civil Designer.pdf

 Civil Designer Broad Banding Framework.pdf

About you

Applicants with prior experience in Civil/Structural Design will benefit by utilising their design skills on a variety of projects and have the ability to work across the end to end design process for various infrastructure projects.

You will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to adapt and find solutions whilst maintaining strategic outcomes. Your ability to effectively time manage deadlines and conflicting priorities will ensure your success in managing tasks to agreed timeframes. Your well-developed communication skills will enable you to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the community and within council.

To be successful in this role you will also bring:

• Proficiency commensurate with your level of experience in the preparation of engineering design plans and the integration of other elements of the built environment using computer aided design methods including AutoCAD and 12d model software or equivalent. 
• Ability to accurately measure quantities for the preparation of cost estimates as well as interpret client needs through written documentation (design briefs)
• Ability to read survey plans and interpret survey field data

This opportunity is open to candidates that are currently studying or have already completed an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field.  Consideration may be given to applicants who don’t hold a formal qualification but have demonstrated extensive civil design experience. You will hold or be willing to obtain a Construction Induction Card. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

Please note our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a break from 24 December, returning Monday 5 January 2026. Our careers email inbox will not be monitored during this time, but we will get back to you once we return in the new year.

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.