Overview
Join to apply for the Graduate Engineer role at Colac Otway Shire Council. Colac, Victoria. This is a permanent full-time position based in Colac. Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway Shire is renowned for its southern coastline, Otway rainforests and lakes, offering an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Graduate Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and support Council’s Assets and Engineering Department with a technical focus on ongoing improvement of infrastructure and compliance with relevant standards, legislation and best practice.
- Ensure infrastructure development requests from the community are responded to in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating communication between Infrastructure Development and internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide accurate technical input and advice to the organisation and adhere to relevant standards in scoping, planning and design of infrastructure projects.
- Process external works permits and planning permit applications in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Capital Works
- Engineering
- Planning Permit/Building Permit Applications
- External Works Applications
- Events Management
- Infrastructure Management and Administration
- Asset Management
- Risk Management
About You
- Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
- Sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
- Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation
Applications for this position close on Monday October 20th, 2025 at 11.59pm
How to Apply
- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal chance employer.
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