* Shaping smarter infrastructure for a growing city!
* Permanent, full-time
* $87,550 + 12% Superannuation
About the role
Join a forward-thinking team shaping sustainable city growth. As a Service Engineer in Infrastructure Development, you'll help guide how urban spaces evolve, ensuring decisions strengthen the community and its future.
You'll provide expert civil engineering advice on planning and development proposals, reviewing third-party impacts on city infrastructure and preparing clear, strategic responses.
Working closely with the Team Leader and key stakeholders, you'll help deliver practical, well-informed solutions that optimise infrastructure performance, resilience, and long-term outcomes, leaving a lasting impact on the city's future.
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it's your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a qualified civil engineer with experience in infrastructure planning, design, or development assessment. You bring strong analytical skills and sound technical judgement, with the ability to interpret complex proposals and provide clear, practical advice.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively with stakeholders to achieve balanced, high-quality outcomes. With attention to detail and a proactive mindset, you're committed to delivering infrastructure solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term community benefit.
What your experience might look like
* Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare clear reports and make sound recommendations.
* Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of information and data.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a regulatory and multi-functional team environment.
* Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to work semi-autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, collaborate, and resolve issues effectively.
Benefits of working with us
* Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
* Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
* Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
* Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
* Attach your updated resume
* Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Friday 29 May 2026
A few important things to note – don't miss out!
* Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
* Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
* We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.
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