Design Engineering Officer

Careers at Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Study Support Program with paid study

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking an Engineering professional to design and estimate road, drainage and capital works projects for the Mildura region.

You will use AutoCAD and Civil 3D while collaborating with internal teams, authorities and community stakeholders to deliver practical infrastructure outcomes. The role suits candidates with Civil/Mechanical/Structural background and relevant design experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Structural Engineering or relevant Civil Engineering skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of road and drainage design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to investigate problems and provide solutions.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design and estimate road, drainage and capital works projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, authorities and community stakeholders.
• Utilise AutoCAD and Civil 3D for project design and estimation.
• Contribute to practical infrastructure outcomes for Mildura region.

Skills

Civil/Mechanical/Structural eng

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Stakeholder liaison

Driver's Licence

Police Check readiness

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Bring infrastructure projects to life through innovative design, collaboration and technical engineering expertise.

• Full Time
• Job Number: R2799
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 15 October 2026

About the Opportunity

Join Council’s Engineering Development & Delivery Branch and help shape practical infrastructure outcomes for the Mildura region. In this role, you will investigate, design and estimate road, drainage and other capital works projects, using tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D while collaborating with internal teams, authorities and community stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical and problem-solving skills across varied projects that deliver lasting value for our community.

What you will bring

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Structural Engineering with little experience, or no formal qualifications but with relevant skills and experience within Civil Engineering, specifically road and drainage design.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the design of road and drainage works.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, problem solve and provide solutions to Civil Engineering issues.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A current Driver’s Licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or ability to obtain one prior to commencement.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 5 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $80,057.64 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au