Drainage Engineer

Full Time - Permanent

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

• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.  
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rate.

The Drainage and Stormwater Unit at Yarra City Council has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Drainage Engineer.

You will be joining a team to undertake the following, including (but not limited to):

Position objectives:

• To monitor the progress of developments in relation to stormwater drainage discharges points and secure drainage contributions as appropriate.
• Provide technical input to the adoption and implementation of Council’s Stormwater Management Plan.
• Assist the Projects Engineer and Senior Development Engineer in assessing impacts of major developments on Council’s infrastructure.

Yarra city council is a Dynamic, Exciting and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture, diversity and continual progression of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Scott Carroll, Acting Coordinator of Stormwater and Drainage email Scott.Carroll@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 901701 - Drainage Engineer - Position Description - August 2025-IN-F40GJR3.pdf

Applications close on Friday 05 September 2025, at 11:55pm. 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*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.