The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:
Position Title: Civil Designer/ Technical Officer
Position Number: POS0108
This permanent full-time position is responsible for
Preparing engineering design drawings for the upgrade / renewal of the Network’s Infrastructure and Assets (Roads, Traffic Management and Drainage);
Preparing cost estimates for budget purposes and project construction;
Supervising Engineering Officers and training them on road and drainage design principles.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
Minimum of 4 years' experience in the whole design process of infrastructure projects ie urban and rural roads, traffic, and drainage;
Experience in working with Australian Standards, Roadworks Specifications and Austroads Guides;
An understanding of 'Safety in Design' principles;
High level Computer skills (eg. Windows, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Advanced Road Design, MS Excel, MS Outlook (Corporate email); and
Current driver’s license.
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information, please contact Chris Luck, Team Leader Design Development on 03 6323 3030, or Chris.Luck@launceston.tas.gov.au
To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Wednesday, 26 November 2025