Development Engineer

Cardinia Shire Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Cardinia Shire Council in Melbourne is seeking a Development Engineer to assess drainage, traffic and construction plans for new developments. You will work on real projects from day one, including houses, childcare centres, warehouses and commercial sites.

Join a supportive team with monthly lunches and opportunities to learn from senior engineers. The role offers a hybrid work model and a clear path to professional growth in local government.

Qualifications

• A civil engineering background, recent graduate or up to two years' experience.
• Understanding of drainage principles is highly regarded.
• Willingness to learn and build technical skills in development engineering.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and approving engineering construction plans and development applications with drainage and traffic advice.
• Reviewing legal point of discharge and build over easement applications.
• Carrying out engineering investigations and preparing design solutions for internal and external enquiries (drainage issues).
• Collaborating with internal teams, consultants and developers to solve technical problems and protect community interests.
• Preparing timely correspondence for ratepayers and the public, supporting the Team Leader Development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Drainage knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Civil engineering degree (recent graduate)

Job description

• Learn alongside registered engineers, and the Team Leader Development
• Full time, monthly day off
• Hybrid work environment, Officer location
• $79,608 - $85, 742 + super

About Us

As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.

We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia

About the Opportunity

Help shape how our community grows. In this newly created Development Engineer role, you will assess drainage, traffic and construction plans for new developments, making sure each one protects the community and the infrastructure it relies on. You will work on real projects from day one, from houses and childcare centres to warehouses and commercial sites.

You will join a very supportive, team-focused environment where no problem is too big and no question is too silly, with monthly team lunches and regular get-togethers. You’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside senior engineers. You will also learn about the planning process from permit creation through design and to construction.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Assessing and approving engineering construction plans and development applications, with drainage and traffic advice on new proposals
• Reviewing and approving Legal Point of Discharge and Build Over Easement applications in line with Council's record management requirements
• Carrying out engineering investigations and preparing design solutions for internal and external customer enquiries, including drainage issues
• Working with internal teams, consultants and developers to solve technical problems and protect the interests of Council and the community
• Preparing timely, accurate correspondence and responses for ratepayers and the public, while supporting the Team Leader Development and Surveillance Officers

What You Will Bring

• A civil engineering background, as a recent graduate or with up to two years' experience (including those finishing a graduate program at another council or in the private sector)
• An understanding of drainage principles, which will be highly regarded
• A genuine eagerness to learn and build your technical skills in development engineering
• The ability to prioritise your workload and manage competing tasks
• A willingness to reach out for help and share knowledge as a collaborative team player
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a customer service focus when responding to enquiries and preparing correspondence

Why work with us

• Activity based and hybrid work model.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
• A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.
• Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 ***.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.