Development Engineer

• Permanent Full Time
• $92,286 per annum + super

About Us

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we are more than just an organisation – we're a community. Located in Victoria's stunning high country, we are committed to supporting our staff and providing exceptional service to our customers. Wangaratta’s picturesque landscapes and vibrant city life offer the perfect blend of work, leisure, and adventure.

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Civil Engineer ready to make an impact in local government? We’re looking for a talented Development Engineer to join our team full-time. If you’re passionate about engineering, contract management, and development approval processes, this could be your perfect role!

What we're looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering and/or qualification as a professional engineer enabling admittance to membership of Engineers Australia. Candidates with significant local government engineering or technical experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in civil engineering, contract management and administration.
• Knowledge of local government processes for development approval across aspects such as subdivisions, town planning and asset protection policy.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills, setting priorities and planning and organising own work.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S, Legislation, Codes of Practice, Acts and Standards applicable to engineering, the development industry, and Local Government.
• Ability to show initiative and develop ways in which to improve business process and procedures for improved efficiency

Why Work for the Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team offers numerous benefits, including:

• An inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth
• Corporate benefits such as flu injections and discounted gym memberships
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Holly Grand-Court, Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Delivery - h.grand-court@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 2 September 2024.

To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with valid working rights. Join us in making a difference—apply now!

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.