Graduate Engineer

Employment Office; Colac; On-site; AUD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support infrastructure development in Colac. The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to development requests, providing technical input for projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent is required.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
• Sound communication skills with all stakeholders is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in improving Council’s infrastructure standards.
• Respond to community infrastructure development requests.
• Provide technical input for infrastructure projects.
• Process external works permits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Graduate Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As the Graduate Engineer you will:

• Participate in and support Council’s Assets and Engineering Department with a technical focus on providing the ongoing improvement of Council’s infrastructure and compliance with relevant standards, legislation and best practice.
• Ensure infrastructure development requests from the community are responded to in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating excellent communication between Infrastructure Development and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the provision of accurate technical input and advice to the organisation and adherence with relevant standards in the form of scoping, planning, and design of infrastructure projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of external works permits and planning permit applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Capital Works
• External Works Applications
• Events Management
• Infrastructure Management and Administration
• Asset Management

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
• Sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.

Salary information: $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation

Applications for this position close on Monday October 20th, 2025 at 11.59pm

For further information and how to apply:

• Information to be included with your application:
  • Letter of application
  • Current resume
  • Key Selection Criteria Responses

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.