Civil Projects Officer

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking a skilled civil engineer to lead procurement, scheduling, and delivery of Capital Works Projects. You will coordinate with staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The role reports to the Civil Operations Coordinator and requires strong project/contract management abilities, with a focus on timely delivery and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering with experience in civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience in project and contract management, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of OHS, traffic and environmental management and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Procure, schedule and deliver Council Capital Works Projects and Programs and manage the Contracts.
• Review contract management plans and maintain compliance records.
• Provide budgetary control and report on progress and financial status.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Contract negotiation

Communication

OHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Band 6 - Salary Range $97,926 to $106,637 per annum + 12% Super + ADO

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

Our mission is to deliver and maintain civil infrastructure for the benefit of communities in our fast-growing municipality. This role supports that goal by ensuring Council’s Capital Works civil programs and projects are delivered in accordance with Council specifications and standards.

This role will report to the Civil Operations Coordinator and will liaise with staff, contractors, statutory authorities, and the general public to manage the procurement and delivery of Council Capital Works Projects and Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure, schedule and deliver Council Capital Works Projects and Programs and manage the Contracts so that works are in accordance with OHS legislation, and quality, traffic and environmental management standards.
• Review contract management plans for works under Contracts and maintain records of all compliance checking activities.
• Provide budgetary control and submit reports on the progress and financial status of the assigned Civil Capital Works Projects and Programs.
• Cultivate productive working relationships with Contractors and other teams in Melton Council to ensure the aims of the projects are achieved.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering with some relevant experience in all aspects of civil infrastructure construction and maintenance or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project and contract management, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Project planning, scheduling and delivery monitoring skills with an understanding of the long-term goals of the functional unit.
• Communicate technical matters clearly and concisely, in writing and orally, with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated understanding of OHS, traffic and environmental management, and construction standards.
• Occupational Health and Safety Industry Induction (red card or white card).

Culture and Values

Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; the decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*
• 5 weeks annual leave*
• Genuine Flexible work options
• Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*

*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.

To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 7 October 2026

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