Senior Drainage Development Engineer

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

• This position is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the community through the design of improved and/or enhanced infrastructure assets for drainage infrastructure using CAD packages.
• Assessment and approval of designs from developers associated with single and multi-unit developments relating to drainage, laneway, parking bays and vehicle crossing infrastructure.
• Assessment and approval of drainage plans relating to Onsite Stormwater Detention (OSD) and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) elements relating to multi-unit developments and subdivisions.
• Coordination and supervision of external consultants to undertake designs and documentation for a range of municipal engineering drainage projects.
• Investigate and produce solutions to drainage and flood related issues raised by the community in relation to drainage infrastructure.
• Analyse and produce drainage reports for developments related to Legal Point of Discharge (LPOD).
• Collate information and administer the Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) service provided by Council.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

• Tertiary (Degree) qualification in Civil Engineering, eligible for Professional Membership of the Institute of Engineers, Australia.
• Required to be registered under Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
• A minimum of two years civil engineering design experience in road and drainage works.
• Sound knowledge of Water Sensitive Urban Design principles and design requirements is preferable.
• Experience in Civil Design computer software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D (Autodesk), Civil Site Design-version 2020 (Civil Survey Solutions), Advanced Road Design and/or CivilCAD and OSD4).
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite software and GIS software
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Please note: You may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC, White/Red Card & Qualifications when applying. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an online application and upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to each Key Selection Criteria. Also upload any other relevant documents.

Equity, diversity and inclusion Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone.

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Acknowledgement

By submitting this application, you declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. If any false or misleading information is given, or material is withheld, your application may not be progressed or employment may be terminated.