Infrastructure Engineer

• Permanent, Full-Time position – 35 hours per week
• Civil Liability Allowance
• Rostered Days off – participation in Council’s 9 day fortnight scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate:

We act with integrity| We empower our people| We are respectful| We work together| We innovate.

Help shape the infrastructure that supports our community

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects that support our growing community.

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise across a diverse range of infrastructure projects, from initial investigations and design through to construction, project delivery and contract management.

About the Role

You will assist with the development and delivery of infrastructure engineering projects, preparing designs, project plans, cost estimates, engineering specifications and tender documentation.

You will work across both operational and capital works, undertaking site investigations, inspections and project reviews, while providing practical engineering advice and recommendations to support quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site investigations and inspections and provide recommendations to address infrastructure issues.
• Prepare project plans, engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Monitor project works to ensure compliance with approved scope, specifications and objectives.
• Support contract management and project administration.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, grant submissions and other project documentation.
• Assist with environmental assessments and obtaining relevant project approvals.
• Provide professional and responsive service to internal stakeholders, contractors and the community.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, operational efficiency and service outcomes.
• Promote Council’s work health and safety, risk management and environmental responsibilities.
• Provide informed engineering recommendations based on project investigations and technical information.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have the following:

• Currently undertaking, or recently completed, a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, or Project Management
• Demonstrated project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as relevant project management, database and design/drafting software such as AutoCAD.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.

What’s on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $79,533 to $91,463 per annum plus Super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (sick/personal leave, health and wellbeing leave, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Vincenzo Camuglia, Coordinator, Infrastructure Design on [02 9911 6287](tel:02 9911 6287) or email [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close 11:30pm, Thursday 22 October 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on [02 9121 0238](tel:02 9121 0238)  or email  [email protected]   to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.