- Permanent full time position
- Career building opportunity
- Work as part of a specialist engineering team
- We are moving to Macquarie Park in 2026!
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in assessing development applications and reviewing drawings related to public domain assets and infrastructure to join our team. Working as part of a small, professional engineering team you will support the Senior Coordinator and the department in assisting and contributing to the strategy, planning and process of related developer contributed assets and infrastructure. You will also assess drawings prior the issuing of Construction Certificates and handle public enquires and complaints.
This is an outstanding opportunity for you to use your knowledge and experience of public domain developments while gaining exposure to other infrastructure engineering roles within the Infrastructure directorate.
About you:
- Be a qualified Civil Engineer with a degree recognised by Engineers Australia
- Strong technical skills with the ability to read and analyse design and technical plans, as well as specifications for public domain, civil and infrastructure works
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with experience negotiating with community groups and various infrastructure stakeholders
- Experience in researching technical subjects and providing written reports to support decision-making
- Current drivers' licence
Your commencing annual salary will range from $110,455.85 to $120,274.15 + Superannuation + Civil Liability Allowance dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Justin Byrne on 0435244219 for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety