Senior Scoping and Development Engineer - Bendigo/Benalla

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Hume VIC is seeking a Senior Scoping and Development Engineer to lead the planning and development of complex regional transport projects. The role uses CAD tools to develop civil designs, ensure alignment with DTP standards, manage risks, and deliver benefits.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and at least six years’ experience in engineering or project management, with strong CAD experience and ability to lead teams and coordinate

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum six years’ experience in a relevant engineering or project management role.
• Experience with modern CAD packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of complex regional transport projects.
• Ensure designs are technically sound and costed, ready for delivery.
• Engage stakeholders and secure permits and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and coordinate with internal/external partners.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD packages

Job description

Senior Scoping and Development Engineer - Bendigo/Benalla

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Hume VIC

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Senior Scoping and Development Engineer leads the planning and development of complex regional transport projects, ensuring they are technically sound, accurately costed and ready for delivery. The role uses CAD software or external design services to develop civil designs and ensures projects meet DTP standards, manage risks and deliver benefits.

Key responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, securing permits and required documentation, and ensuring projects comply with engineering standards and the DTP Project Management Framework. The role also provides technical leadership and guidance to junior staff, supports effective teamwork and coordinates project development with internal teams and external partners.

What we’re looking for

You’resomeone who:

• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop sustainable solutions, considering broader organisational and government priorities.
• Leads complex project delivery, managing risks, engaging senior stakeholders and balancing customer, team and organisational needs.
• Uses digital tools and technology effectively, supporting others and contributing to improved systems and processes.
• Focuses on customer needs and community outcomes, tailoring services and monitoring the impact of projects.
• Builds a collaborative team culture, encourages knowledge sharing and works across teams to achieve shared goals.

Clickhereto access the Position Description.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• At least six years’ experience in a relevant engineering or project management role (mandatory), with extensive civil construction and project management experience desirable.
• Experience with modern CAD packages.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Dechlan Birt, Manager Scoping & Development, at ************@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

If you require any adjustments to fullyparticipatein the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We’rehere to support you.