Overview
Doncaster East, Victoria
Contract
Description
* Fixed term Full-time position
* Band 6 $98,436 plus 12% Superannuation
* Based at Doncaster East, Victoria
Manningham offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club. We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, this position plays a critical role in the successful execution and delivery of engineering projects within Manningham\'s unique topographic and environmental landscape. The position is responsible for all stages of design and drafting, from concept and planning to design development, tender, and construction set production, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.
Additional responsibilities include utilizing surveying capabilities, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing project planning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role is essential for achieving key project milestones, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
Key Activities Of The Role
* Prepare and develop design layouts and detailed drawings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
* Deliver high quality and comprehensive project delivery activities in the stages of concept, planning, detail design and drafting of civil projects.
* Maintain high-quality and technical standards in all aspects of your work, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and guidelines.
* Work closely with other engineers to enhance technical skills and contribute effectively to project outcomes.
* Actively engage in problem-solving as a key member of the project team, addressing challenges and contributing to innovative solutions.
* Supervise the delivery of multiple civil capital projects on time and within budget in line with organisational requirements.
* Engage and negotiate with our community in a timely manner and meaningful way that optimises deliverables for Manningham.
Qualifications
* Equivalent of a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with experience in the design of traffic treatments, shared path projects and/or drainage.
* A professional with ability to undertake the design of complex civil projects.
* A project delivery professional who is able to effectively and economically plan and implement the design process in line with Council requirements, industry standards and legislative requirements.
* A problem solver, able to resolve design issues including cultural heritage, planning and environmental impacts.
* Experienced in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and / or Civil Site Design for the design of roads, drains and traffic improvement works is essential.
* A project delivery professional who is able to supervise consultants in the delivery of acceptable design solutions.
* Experience in ESD and managing construction contracts is desirable.
Position
Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers' section:
Job Vacancies
How To Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the "Who are you?" section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Bo Zheng, Senior Project Engineer on 03 9846 0523. For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:00pm
Notes
Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council has a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
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