Fixed term, Full time – 18 Months
Band 5B
$87,522.89 Salary + Super + Flexible Working
9 day fortnight
About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The RoleMake a difference in our community
Maintenance & Operations is responsible for delivering a suite of operational services including road, footpath & drainage works, street cleansing, graffiti removal, and public litter collection, alongside our contracted Parks and garden maintenance, sports field maintenance, tree care, and concrete reinstatement works, among others.
Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, the Graduate engineer will play a key role in ensuring our public infrastructure is safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards in accordance with the Road Management Act, and Council's Road Management Plan obligations. You'll conduct inspections, manage digital records, and support the delivery of responsive maintenance programs that align with Council's strategic and legislative objectives.
About youYou will have
* A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
* Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
* A passion for public service and infrastructure maintenance
* A desire to cultivate new skills and take on challenges.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply
Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Anthony Eid, Senior Infrastructure Engineer on
To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 21 Deceember 2025
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.