Project Engineer - [Archived Advertisement]

Permanent, Full time
Band 6
Salary $97,785.38 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month or 9 day fortnight RDO option, your choice!

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role
Make a difference in our community!

Join a high performing and professional team with direct responsibility for the delivery of $20M of road and transport infrastructure projects, including drainage and share paths. You will be leading a small team to ensure the civil engineering assets are designed and delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner, using the latest sustainable practices.

About you
Do you thrive on shaping communities through sustainable infrastructure? We're searching for a passionate Civil Engineer who brings extensive experience in local government/community projects, from planning and design to delivery and commissioning. Leverage your deep knowledge of civil engineering practices and industry standards, coupled with a commitment to sustainable solutions, to make a real impact. You'll excel in managing tenders, contracts, and projects, ensuring success every step of the way. Possess excellent communication skills and a tertiary civil engineering qualification with Professional Engineer registration. If you're ready to build a brighter future, join our team!

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Gemmy Timotius, Coordinator Civil Engineering Delivery on 0427 783 541. 

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 20 September 2024

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email human.resources@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual