Development Engineer

• Hybrid - Location: Colac (VIC)
• $61.31ph to $67.72phplus super
• 6-month contract with possible extension

Development Engineer - local government infrastructure and development

This is a hands‑on Development Engineer opportunity supporting a local government environment, focusing on engineering advice for statutory and strategic planning referrals, subdivision plans and development‑related approvals. You will work across drainage, road design and traffic management considerations, balancing fit‑for‑purpose outcomes with legislative and policy requirements.

Who you will be working with:

You will be part of an Infrastructure and Operations function, partnering closely with planning teams, internal stakeholders and external parties including developers, consultants, contractors and service authorities.

Benefits to the successful applicant:

• Clear, outcomes‑focused contract scope in a council environment
• Variety across planning referrals, subdivision assessments and engineering approvals
• Strong stakeholder engagement component with real community impact
• On‑site role in regional Victoria (Colac) with practical, end‑to‑end involvement

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering advice on strategic and statutory planning referrals
• Provide engineering advice on subdivision plans and associated documentation
• Assess and approve engineering plans including drainage computations, geotechnical and pavement design
• Support approvals, permits and consents impacting council assets (including road reserve related matters)
• Liaise with service authorities (for example utilities) and respond to requests for technical advice
• Provide advice to ratepayers and the public on drainage and traffic management matters linked to developments

We are looking for someone with:

• Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer (or approved equivalent) with strong relevant experience
• Local government experience - highly desirable
• Solid experience with statutory planning processes, procedures and relevant regulations and policies
• Knowledge of contemporary civil engineering and building practices (drainage, road design and related standards)
• Confidence negotiating with developers and engaging agencies and authorities to protect council interests
• Exposure to relevant planning and engineering tools (MUSIC, D‑Spec and SPEAR) and strong Microsoft Office skills

Please note: Only applicants with relevant Australian experience and full working rights will be considered for this position.

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