Road Engineer (Position No. 323)
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Contract: Temporary until November 2026. Pay: $100,629 – $112,594 plus 12% statutory superannuation.
Graduates welcome to apply.
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Road Planning Engineer to join our Built Environment business unit. In this role you will form solutions and prioritise outcomes relevant to Council road, bridge, path and drainage assets, for integration into maintenance and capital works renewal and improvement programs across the Wellington Shire.
Responsibilities
* Engagement with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure Council's works align with community and organisational needs.
* Assistance with Capital works planning, including the development of long-term capital works renewal and upgrade plans.
* Development of traffic management solutions.
* Reviewing and approving traffic management plans and issuing memorandum of authorisation documentation.
* Undertaking inspections, audit, investigation and reporting activities.
Qualifications
* Civil Engineering qualification, or in last year of degree program.
* Understanding of road and drainage infrastructure design and maintenance principles.
* Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, analyse data and prioritise tasks.
* Ability to effectively communicate, liaise with and gain co-operation from other employees, public authorities and external providers.
* Aptitude for using current technology, and skills in utilising Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Microsoft Excel software.
If you have completed an Engineering degree and have a passion for making difference in the community, we welcome your application.
About Wellington Shire Council
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia, approximately two hours east of Melbourne. It offers a range of beautiful environments and a workforce of more than 500 staff.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards, equal opportunity, climate change and sustainability, and supporting a collaborative, flexible workplace.
How To Apply
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 07 December 2025 .
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
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