Asset Engineer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Gym discounts

Career development

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council in Melbourne is seeking an Asset Engineer to support the Engineering Asset Coordinator, delivering high quality engineering services across the municipality. Responsibilities include assessing plans and computations, reviewing drainage and discharge applications, and advising on planning and building developments.

You will work with developers and contractors, help manage Council's public lighting assets, and bring a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with local

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in civil engineering, especially stormwater drainage and road infrastructure.
• Familiarity with local government legislation and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess engineering plans and computations.
• Review drainage and legal point of discharge applications.
• Provide engineering advice on planning and building developments.
• Contribute to major development and infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with developers and contractors.
• Assist with management of Council's public lighting assets.

Skills

Civil engineering

Stormwater drainage

Road infrastructure

Local government legislation

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity

The role:

This role will support the Engineering Asset Coordinator in delivering high quality engineering services across the municipality. Responsibilities include assessing engineering plans and computations, reviewing drainage and legal point of discharge applications, providing engineering advice on planning and building developments, contributing to major development and infrastructure projects, liaising with developers and contractors, and assisting with the management of Council's public lighting assets.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater drainage and road infrastructure, together with an understanding of relevant local government legislation and engineering standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders are essential.

To secure this role, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in the civil engineering field, preferably within Local Government or a related industry. Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) is desirable; however, applicants who are eligible to obtain registration upon meeting the relevant registration requirements and criteria are encouraged to apply.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions- a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering- Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges).

Career opportunities- engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Mirjam Fabijanic, Coordinator Engineering Approvals, on 9262 6322.

Download the Position Description:

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

• $102k to $111k + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Based at our Nunawading Civic Centre

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

The role:

This role will support the Engineering Asset Coordinator in delivering high quality engineering services across the municipality. Responsibilities include assessing engineering plans and computations, reviewing drainage and legal point of discharge applications, providing engineering advice on planning and building developments, contributing to major development and infrastructure projects, liaising with developers and contractors, and assisting with the management of Council's public lighting assets.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater drainage and road infrastructure, together with an understanding of relevant local government legislation and engineering standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders are essential.

To secure this role, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in the civil engineering field, preferably within Local Government or a related industry. Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) is desirable; however, applicants who are eligible to obtain registration upon meeting the relevant registration requirements and criteria are encouraged to apply.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions- a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering- Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges).

Career opportunities- engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Mirjam Fabijanic, Coordinator Engineering Approvals, on 9262 6322.

Download the Position Description:

Asset Engineer

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

ABOUT US

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport