Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

About The Role:

Do you want to shape the infrastructure of a city that embraces innovation and community? In this vital role within the City of Charles Sturt, you will play a key part in scoping and developing our transport, lighting, and water infrastructure programs. You'll be the crucial link between community needs and technical delivery, responding to customer-driven investigations, coordinating site assessments, and preparing the groundwork for quality project delivery.

Success in this role means facilitating well-integrated, strategically aligned asset programs, providing detailed technical support, and helping our city remain responsive, sustainable, and future-focused.

About You:

You will thrive in this role if:

• You have a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and/or Project Management (essential).
• You hold a current SA Class ‘C’ driver’s license (essential).
• You have demonstrated experience in civil engineering planning, design, or construction.
• You’re skilled in conducting infrastructure site investigations and preparing scoping documentation.
• You can confidently manage customer enquiries and convert insights into project inputs.
• You understand infrastructure lifecycle management, municipal engineering practices, and local government regulatory frameworks.
• You bring strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• You’re tech-savvy with experience using corporate systems for asset, document, and request management.
• You are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and embodying our organisational values.

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to more than 120,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and foster a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us – highlighting the importance of our places, our people, and our service.

Our workplaces and the way we work reflect our commitment to customer excellence, productivity, and flexibility. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility means for you.

About Our Team:

City Infrastructure manages the strategy, programming, planning and design of civil infrastructure assets, including roads, paths, bridges, water assets, bus stops and public lighting, as well as delivering transport planning services across our City. The portfolio works collaboratively across the organisation to deliver integrated outcomes that maximise value and benefit for our community. 

The Detail:

The position is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis until 30 June 2026 and is classified at Level 5, with a starting salary of $100,774.96 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description or contact Carmine D'Amico, Coordinator Infrastructure Planning and Strategy on 8408 1189.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 5.00pm, Friday 11 July 2025.

Position Description - Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning