We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Graduate Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As the Graduate Engineer you will:

• Participate in and support Council’s Assets and Engineering Department with a technical focus on providing the ongoing improvement of Council’s infrastructure and compliance with relevant standards, legislation and best practice.
• Ensure infrastructure development requests from the community are responded to in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating excellent communication between Infrastructure Development and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the provision of accurate technical input and advice to the organisation and adherence with relevant standards in the form of scoping, planning, and design of infrastructure projects.
• To ensure timely and accurate processing of external works permits and planning permit applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Capital Works
• Engineering
• Planning Permit/Building Permit Applications
• External Works Applications
• Events Management
• Infrastructure Management and Administration
• Asset Management
• Risk Management

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
• Sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation

Applications for this position close on Monday October 20th, 2025 at 11.59pm

For further information and how to apply:

1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.

2. Information to be included with your application:

• Letter of application
• Current resume
• Key Selection Criteria Responses

3. Submit your application

Andrew Tenni

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.