Capital Works Engineer
Job No:
BYR1028
Location:
Byron Bay, NSW
About the opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Capital Works Engineer to deliver a high level of engineering technical services in the planning and delivery of capital projects and programs of work for the Utilities Team and the Infrastructure Services Directorate for Byron Shire Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure and other associated Council assets. Based in Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers of NSW, this role offers you the life/work balance that you have been looking for. With parking on site and no commuter traffic like the larger cities, this role will enable you to use your skills and experience in a dynamic and challenging role, where there is no expectation to do over time or commute long distances.
Your role will involve:
- Coordinate the planning, development and delivery of Council’s drinking water, recycled water and wastewater infrastructure program.
- Undertake drinking water, recycled water and wastewater planning and policy formation for the timely provision of infrastructure associated with the shire’s growth.
- Procurement in accordance with council’s purchasing and tender guide.
- Financial and contract management of projects.
- Prepare specifications, contract documents or quotations, as required, for the supply of materials or execution of works, analyse tenders and report recommendations thereon.
- Preparation of tender documents for delivery by formal contract.
- Prepare estimates, evaluate project costs and provide historical costs for future estimating.
- Ensure all relevant legislation is complied with, public risk is minimised and due diligence is exercised using a risk management approach to deliver road maintenance activities and to develop programs of work for capital projects.
- Respond to customer correspondence in a timely manner and in accordance with Council’s corporate guidelines.
- Investigate problems as they occur, propose solutions with respect to customer complaints and emergencies.
- Establish productive working relationships with professional groups, government departments and authorities, individuals, etc., external to the organisation whose activities have significance for Council’s capital projects and programs of work.
What you bring to this role:
- A Degree in Civil Engineering or tertiary qualifications at degree level in an engineering or related discipline.
- Project Management Qualification / Certification.
- Eligible for membership to the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
- Class C Drivers licence.
- WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate.
- Experience in the planning and delivery of capital projects and programs of water and sewer
- Experience in project planning, budgeting, cost management and forecasting.
- Knowledge of project, contract and consultancy management principles and practices.
- Experience in aspects of community consultation.
- Knowledge of Water Act, Local Government Act, Regulations & procedures.
- Knowledge of WHS legislation.
- Knowledge of Environmental legislation.
We are offering
- Full time permanent position (35 hours per week / 9 day fortnight)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $2,083.27 to $2,413.78, per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience),
- A full private vehicle lease
- You will also receive the 3.5% CLA allowance if applicable
Other benefits include
- Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
- 12% Superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team!
Location: This position is based at our Depot in Byron Bay; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: Dean Baulch - Acting Manager Utilities - 02 6685 9305
Closing date: 12pm (NSW time), Sunday 9 August 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
Position Description: Download Capital Works Engineer PD hereWe are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
Pre-Employment Screening Process:
- Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
- Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
- Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
HOW TO APPLY:
As a candidate you can start an application and progressively update the application until you are ready to submit, using the 'Save Application' Feature.
You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand.
You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position:
Option 1 - Written Application
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.
Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'
Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.
Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.
You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.
Option 2 - Audio File Application
Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.
Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.
Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'
Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.
Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.
You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.
