Senior Subdivision Engineer

Aspect Personnel; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Superannuation

Job summary

Melbourne City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Subdivision Engineer for the Engineering & Infrastructure department on a three-month contract. The role involves assessing planning permits, subdivision applications, and drainage considerations with a focus on WSUD and compliance.

You will join a team of eight engineers, coordinating with developers, consultants and authorities. A Bachelor of Civil Engineering and knowledge of the IDM are essential, with experience in SPEAR, AutoCAD, 12d

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and relevant council development experience.
• Experience assessing planning permits and subdivision applications.
• Knowledge of Subdivision Act 1988 and IDM.
• Drainage assessment experience using SPEAR, AutoCAD, 12d Model and Pathway.
• Strong communication with developers, consultants and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the engineering aspects of planning permit and subdivision applications.
• Review and approve engineering plans and computations.
• Inspect subdivision works and issue Statements of Compliance.
• Assess stormwater drainage and WSUD.
• Liaise with developers, consultants and authorities.

Skills

Subdivision engineering

Drainage assessment

Development engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

SPEAR

AutoCAD

12d Model

Pathway

Job description

A metropolitan Melbourne council is looking for an experienced Senior Subdivision Engineer to join its Engineering & Infrastructure department on a three-month contract. The role suits an engineer with a solid grounding in subdivision and drainage assessment.

About the role:

You will be part of a team of eight, which includes subdivision and drainage engineers. The role has no direct reports. Your work will include:

• Assessing the engineering aspects of planning permit and subdivision applications
• Reviewing and approving engineering plans and computations
• Inspecting subdivision works and issuing Statements of Compliance
• Assessing stormwater drainage and WSUD
• Liaising with developers, consultants and authorities

About you:

You understand how development engineering works within a council setting, and you can communicate clearly with a range of external parties.

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Experience in development or subdivision engineering
• Knowledge of the Subdivision Act 1988 and the IDM
• Experience in drainage assessment
• Working knowledge of SPEAR, AutoCAD, 12d Model and Pathway

What's on offer:

• Contract term of three months, from 23 November 2026, with the option of an extension
• Full-time hours, 38 per week
• Pay of $74-82 per hour plus super, aligned to Band 7A – 7D
• Hybrid arrangement available, with three days in the office and two from home