Graduate Drainage & Development Engineer — Hybrid

Hobsons Bay City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Close to public transport

End of Trip facilities

Professional development support

Job summary

Hobsons Bay City Council invites applications for a Graduate Drainage and Development Engineer in Melbourne. This full-time fixed-term role (till October 2028) offers hands-on experience in drainage investigations, flood mitigation, and development assessments within local government.

You’ll work with experienced engineers to build technical and professional skills. You’ll contribute to asset management, strategic drainage planning, and Integrated Water Management initiatives using GIS tools,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Eligibility for Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Understanding of drainage management principles and development engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage investigations, asset management and maintenance programs.
• Assist with assessing development applications for compliance with standards.
• Help manage engineering service requests including discharge and easement applications.
• Contribute to strategic drainage planning using GIS and spatial analysis.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide timely engineering advice.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

Job description

Hobsons Bay City Council invites applications for a Graduate Drainage and Development Engineer in Melbourne. This full-time fixed-term role (till October 2028) offers hands-on experience in drainage investigations, flood mitigation, and development assessments within local government.

You’ll work with experienced engineers to build technical and professional skills. You’ll contribute to asset management, strategic drainage planning, and Integrated Water Management initiatives using GIS tools,