Closing date: 19/01/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Sale
Department: Built Environment
Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Position No.
896
Permanent Full-Time
Band 6 - 7 $89,780 - $112,594 yearly, (depending on experience and qualifications) plus 11.5% statutory superannuation
Wellington Shire Council is searching for a dedicated Infrastructure Development Engineer to join our dynamic Built Environment Team.
If you are an experienced Engineer or a Graduate Engineer with the right attitude and potential to achieve great results, we welcome your application.
An attractive employment package will be offered, including excellent working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience.
This role involves providing engineering advice and overseeing a diverse range of projects, including strategic and statutory infrastructure planning, capital design outcomes, and the development of traffic and drainage strategies.
This position will work across all project phases including initiation, design, documentation, tender and procurement, construction commissioning, and finalization.
As the Infrastructure Design Engineer, you will work closely with internal contacts, external developers, road and service authorities, and consultants to ensure that projects are completed in line with contractual obligations.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for engineering and design.
In return, you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects, including working closely with design engineers and private consultants to review subdivisions and manage traffic and flood studies.
This position provides an opportunity to apply your skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to shape Council's infrastructure for positive community outcomes.
You will work alongside a team of like-minded professionals who value diversity, with fantastic development opportunities to learn from and be coached by experienced leaders and senior engineers who will support your career progression within the local government sector.
If you can draw right angles, possess good technical skills, have exceptional attention to detail, and can build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, we want to hear from you!
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:
A degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
Several years of experience in Civil/Municipal construction/maintenance and subdivision development work required.
Competence in the use of appropriate software systems.
Superior time management and organizational skills.
Ability to undertake project management of strategic projects and supervise consultants.
Accurate project program preparation skills.
Why Wellington?
Wellington Shire Council is committed to creating a collaborative workplace culture that provides work-life flexibility and encourages growth and development.
We pride ourselves on offering a supportive workplace with great career opportunities.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council contributes their unique experiences, perspectives, and talents to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment, and thriving communities." As one of the largest employers in the region, we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who work together to positively impact our community.
We utilize award-winning technologies to implement innovative improvements across the organization, continuously enhancing our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility, and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
We take climate change and sustainability seriously and proactively respond to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail.
Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle with wide open spaces and no traffic jams.
In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire, you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, including pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, and wetlands.
Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River, or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere!
Home to tight-knit communities, you'll quickly feel at home with the wonderful people that make these towns special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the best in local produce, you'll never run out of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!
Visit to discover why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11:59 PM Saturday 11 January 2025.
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