Senior Designer

• Full Time | Permanent
• From $111,401.00 plus superannuation
• Position Brief - Senior Designer

About the role

Are you an experienced civil designer with strong drainage design skills and advanced 12d Model capability? We are looking for a Senior Designer to help deliver stormwater, drainage and civil infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast. This is a hands-on role where you will take designs from concept through to construction documentation, solve complex design issues and help shape practical, buildable outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare civil designs (transport infrastructure) for the City of Gold Coast, providing technical leadership and ensuring designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and delivered to required quality, cost and programme requirements.
• Develop 12d models, drawings, quantities, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate designs with engineers, project teams, and other disciplines.
• Resolve design issues throughout project delivery.
• Review design documentation and support quality assurance.
• Guide junior designers and drafters.
• Liaise with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, specifications, and Council requirements.
• Help improve design processes and documentation.

Further information is available in the attached position brief.

We’re looking for people who have:

• An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• A current Class C Driver Licence
• Strong civil design experience, with demonstrated expertise in stormwater and drainage
• Advanced experience using 12d Model
• Experience delivering designs from concept through to construction documentation
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and local government requirements
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A practical approach to delivering high-quality, constructible designs
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or GIS will be highly regarded

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty
Contact Email [email protected]
Closing Date Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.