Join our passionate Road Design team and play a hands-on role in designing and delivering high-quality civil infrastructure that makes a real difference in our community.

In this role you will contribute to a variety of road and drainage projects, from early planning and analysis through to detailed design and construction. You will use your technical expertise and creative thinking to produce design solutions that are practical, sustainable, and community focused.

This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional who thrives on seeing projects come to life, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work in a supportive team where innovation and growth are encouraged.

Your key focus areas will span the design and estimation of civil infrastructure including roads, traffic facilities, stormwater drainage, car parks, recreational spaces, waterways access, and shared paths. You’ll also lead project investigations, prepare concept and final designs, and manage design projects using Council’s project management framework. Collaboration is key, you will work closely with internal teams, service authorities, government departments, and the community to ensure integrated and effective design outcomes.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting prospect.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
You value design excellence and bring refined road and civil infrastructure design expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for the community. You are a collaborative team player with a growth mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Your clear communication, professional presentation, and commitment to quality will be key to your success in this role.
You will bring:





- Certificate and/or Diploma or associate degree in either; Civil Engineering; Civil Construction Design; or Equivalent.
- Proven ability to develop practical design solutions for roads, drainage and related civil infrastructure works.
- Proven ability and experience in Project Management of design projects.
- Utilise experience in design and project management to mentor less experienced designers
- Detailed working knowledge of Computer Aided design using AutoCAD and 12D or similar.
- Suitable post qualification experience in investigation design and estimating of roads and drainage works.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:

- Competitive salary from $98,091 to $113,998 a year plus 12% superannuation
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- Annual Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance.
- We value your health and wellbeing, offering discounted corporate gym memberships from just $10 per week, a vibrant social club, regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. Providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
- Make a real impact, give back to the community through a diverse pipeline of innovative projects that shape and enhance our city’s future.
- Work with modern tools, systems and technology to deliver high-quality design solutions.

📌 Roads & Civil Infrastructure Designer (India)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 India