Yarra City Council

Development Engineer

Temporary - Full Time (Part-Time, Job-Share and School-Hours Flexibility will all be considered) - until January 2026 (16-Month duration)

Band 6 - $94,850.87- $103,260.68 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

An opportunity exists in the role of Development Engineer within the Civil Engineering team, a diverse and highly motivated team involved in major development, transport, utility and infrastructure projects within the municipality. The Civil Engineering team forms part of the Infrastructure Traffic and Civil Engineering Branch and is responsible for providing specialist engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Yarra City Council is a dynamic and progressive organization. We pride ourselves on diversity and continual development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related field and relevant experience with a proven track record of achievement within an engineering environment.
• Proven ability in assessing and identifying design functionality and compliance issues with civil engineering drawings and stormwater drainage designs.
• Well-developed understanding of the latest principles, theory and practice of Civil Engineering.
• Proficient technical knowledge and ability to interpret plans, apply relevant legislation and negotiate fair outcomes that minimise the risk to Council.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work, both on an individual and team basis, taking account of organisational and external constraints and opportunities in an environment of change and conflicting demands.
• Experience and knowledge of road infrastructure construction and engineering project management.
• Proven technical knowledge and ability to interpret and ensure compliance with the construction design drawings, traffic management plans, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to solve problems through negotiation, innovation and teamwork.
• Ability to provide high level accurate specialist advice and instruction to stakeholders and promote awareness in respect to Council’s specifications regarding engineering planning referrals, review and assessment of major projects and significant developments
• Understanding of the Subdivision Act, Road Management Act and consents, Council's Local Laws and the permits issued under them, Environment Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Sound understanding of the framework within which local government operates.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and ability negotiate positive outcomes, while managing a high workload. 
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer literacy with the ability to write letters, reports and respond to correspondence as required.
• Current Victorian driver's license.

For further information see the position description or contact Ciaran Maher, Senior Coordinator Civil Engineering at Ciaran.Maher@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 100748 - Development Engineer - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 11:55pm. 

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.