Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Permanent Full Time

$108,554 – $119,737 pa/pro rata (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

The Surf Coast is a major lifestyle and visitor destination that is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria located just over one hour from Melbourne.

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and most  active communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment thrive.

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.

Your new career

In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to Council’s vision for future road and pathway infrastructure.

As part of the Road Strategy team, your focus will be on implementing infrastructure improvements that align with community needs and Council’s strategic objectives. You will coordinate and deliver key infrastructure upgrades, including roads and pathways.

Your efforts will directly influence how we improve safety, accessibility, and overall infrastructure quality for residents and stakeholders. Engaging with the community, you will facilitate consultations and provide strategic advice on transport and infrastructure improvements that align with long-term financial and planning objectives.

What you will bring to the role

You are an experienced and outcome-driven engineer with a passion for delivering community-focused infrastructure solutions.

Your background includes managing complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering upgrades that make a tangible difference. You have:

• a proactive approach to engineering challenges, excelling in both strategic planning and project delivery.
• strong communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
• expertise in budget management ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects.
• guided external consultants and contractors to achieve timely and high-quality project outcomes.

Key selection criteria

Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Management & technical skills and knowledge developed through a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fully registered and practicing Engineer with relevant organisation or be eligible and willing to become a Registered Professional Engineer in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019within 6 months of successful appointment.
• Experience in planning and developing work programs, including monitoring, reviewing and reporting to management.
• Experience in delivering special charge scheme or community focused and funded projects.
• Highly developed analytical and investigative skills.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Qualification Check.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.
• Police check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience in Local Government.

 What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Mark Gibbons on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 27 October 2024.