Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Horsham Rural City Council; Horsham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council invites applications for a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to deliver technical services across development engineering, asset protection and road reserve management.

You will support infrastructure design and engineering, oversee Council assets and ensure compliance with planning permits and standards, contributing to sustainable growth in the municipality.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure design, development engineering, or related municipal engineering activities.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure standards, engineering principles and relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support across development engineering, asset protection and road reserve management, and infrastructure design and engineering.
• Oversee activities within road reserves and Council-managed assets to ensure protection and compliance.
• Provide technical support and professional advice for civil infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to planning, delivery and long-term sustainability of municipal infrastructure.

Skills

Civil engineering

Infrastructure design

Development engineering

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Horsham Rural City Council is the heart of the Wimmera region, located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Offering the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Horsham combines affordable living, quality health and education services, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Residents enjoy the benefits of a relaxed lifestyle, with short commute times, excellent sporting and recreation facilities, vibrant local events, cafes and restaurants, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re raising a family, pursuing outdoor adventures, or seeking greater work-life balance, Horsham offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences of a regional city.

Surrounded by natural attractions including the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, the region provides outstanding opportunities for bushwalking, cycling, fishing, water sports and camping. With its friendly community, affordable housing and easy access to nature, Horsham is a great place to live, work and thrive.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system

About The Role

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Infrastructure Engineer to provide engineering and technical support services across three key areas: development engineering, asset protection and road reserve management; and infrastructure design and engineering.

In this role you will play an integral part in ensuring that new developments and subdivisions are delivered in accordance with planning permit requirements and relevant engineering standards. You will oversee activities within road reserves and on Council managed assets to ensure their protection and compliance, while providing technical support and professional advice for a range of civil infrastructure design and engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the planning, delivery and long-term sustainability of infrastructure that supports the growth and liveability of the municipality.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Assets, Hassaan Masood on 5382 9777.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification. You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure design, development engineering, or related municipal engineering activities.
• Sound knowledge of civil infrastructure standards, engineering principles and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project managemnt skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate technical information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.

A committment to delivering high-quality outcomes and contributing to a collaborative team environment will be highly regarded.