• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
• Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow
• Monthly ADO
• Salary between $105,000-$118,000 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a motivated person to lead and oversee the Development Engineering Team, providing guidance and direction for project management, technical engineering, developer funded works and manages the compliance and statutory requirements for engineering plans.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Manage and coordinate engineering input into planning matters associated with land development and subdivision applications, liaising with Council’s Planning team.
• Provide engineering and technical advice to Council projects and subdivisional works.
• Liaise with developers and consultants to service their enquiries and take action to address enquiries on land development and subdivisions.
• Manage the preparation of tender specifications and funding submissions.
• Liaise with the Manager Asset Services and the Coordinator Roads & Drainage Engineering, Coordinator Roads & Drainage Maintenance/Town Maintenance for the organisation, design, supervision and construction of works so as to ensure that they are constructed in accordance with approved designs and appropriate industry codes/ standards.
• Manage the compliance of engineering plans against the Infrastructure Design Manual, Council design standards, Council’s Road Strategy and other related policies.
• Supervise the duties of the Development Engineering Team, providing guidance and direction regarding individual performance indicators and work outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Specialist expertise and advanced formal qualifications through completion of a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with at least seven years relevant experience post-graduation in a similar role.
• Registered as a professional engineer as defined by the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
• Demonstrated experience in applying technical knowledge in the areas of general engineering, land development and road construction and maintenance.
• Experience in the administration and supervision of contract management.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering evaluation and supervision relating to the management of subdivision projects.
• Knowledge and experience in Asset Management practices across a varied range of assets.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Occupational Health Safety and Risk Management principles (preferably in a civil engineering environment) and fostering an OHS culture.
• Ability to motivate, lead and supervise staff (team) to maximise performance and job outcomes.
• Capability to deliver a high quality and efficient customer service experience within a construction or works environment.
• Well-developed communication and consultation skills combined with strong problem-solving skills.

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

• Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchased leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
• Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
• Generous leave entitlements including:

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Vicki Shelton, Manager Asset Services on 03 5220 7299 for a confidential discussion.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.