• Career progression within a supportive team - Learn from highly skilled Senior and Lead Engineering Designers
• Design infrastructure that helps shape the local community
• Permanent, full-time opportunity on the beautiful Coffs Coast

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career as an Engineering Designer within a supportive and experienced team.

Working within our Survey and Design team, you'll contribute to the delivery of civil infrastructure projects—from roads and stormwater to public spaces—while developing your technical capability under the guidance of senior professionals.

You'll gain hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle, helping to bring projects from concept through to delivery, while building strong foundations in engineering design practices.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

If you're an emerging or early-career civil engineering professional who is eager to learn, develop and build a long-term career in civil engineering design, we want to hear from you!

You will enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively, and turning ideas into practical, real-world outcomes.

Most importantly, we want to hear from those what are motivated to grow—and excited by the opportunity to be mentored by experienced designers who are invested in your success.

What you'll bring

• Qualifications (or working towards) in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience or knowledge in civil engineering design principles
• Exposure to Civil Engineering Design Software (12d Model)
• Exposure to CAD software (BricsCAD or AutoCAD)
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $87K - $95K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35-hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Calin Borbeli, Team Leader Survey and Design at calin.borbeli@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0447 066 102 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.