Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amongst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscape, sporting and hobbies on offer.
Indigo Shire Council provides a supportive workplace with great opportunities to make positive impacts to our rural community. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility.
About you We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in subdivision development, infrastructure design, and project management. You will apply your expertise in standards such as Infrastructure Design Manual to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community. With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you'll work closely with stakeholders and manage projects efficiently to meet deadlines. You will:
Have proven experience in civil engineering design, supervision, and management. Sound knowledge of public land management legislation and local government processes. Current industry certifications and a Victorian Driver's Licence (or equivalent). Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. About the role The key objectives of this position are to assess planning and development applications for infrastructure standards, manage civil infrastructure projects to support the delivery of the Council's capital works program, and establish and advise on appropriate infrastructure standards for both external and Council-led projects.
Employment type/hours: Full time, 38 hours per week. Proposed commencement date: Monday, 6 January 2025. Work as part of a team to create a positive image for the Indigo Shire community. Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements 2 x Reference Checks Current Driver's Licence National Police Check Interested? For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Adam Kimball - Manager Assets and Property for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8***.
To Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria questions, this can be found on the last page of the Position Description.
Applications close 4pm, Sunday 8 December - shortlisting may commence before the close date. Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ******.
Why Choose Indigo Shire Council? Our workplace thrives on flexibility and our work is highly dynamic, allowing you the opportunity to shape your professional journey according to your unique needs and aspirations. We are committed to our Corporate values of honesty and integrity, respect, professionalism, and teamwork.
We understand the importance of a great work-life balance and we actively support our employees in achieving it. We ensure that your efforts are recognised and your wellbeing is paramount so we offer a large range of benefits to enhance your overall experience as part of our team.
We offer Flexible Working Arrangements – We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home, and time in lieu. Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities - We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs. Parental Leave - Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary, and grandparent leave. Social Club Membership - The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts. Employee Assistance Program - A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr