Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time (part time arrangements considered for the right candidate)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer who wants to build experience across infrastructure planning, drainage, asset planning, capital works development and strategic infrastructure projects. You'll help shape the future of Greater Dandenong's infrastructure network by investigating complex engineering issues, developing practical and sustainable solutions, and preparing projects for delivery through Council's Capital Works Program. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external authorities and the community, you'll contribute to infrastructure outcomes that support growth, service delivery, resilience and long-term asset sustainability.
From planning through to project development, you'll gain experience across Strategic infrastructure planning, Drainage and flood risk management, Development facilitation, Capital works prioritisation, Business case and scope development, External funding opportunities, Stakeholder engagement and collaboration with organisations such as Melbourne Water, the Department of Transport and Planning, utility providers and major infrastructure authorities.
Whether your background is in civil engineering, drainage, asset management or infrastructure planning, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills while working on diverse projects that make a real difference to the community.
About you
You're a motivated and solutions-focused civil engineer who enjoys tackling complex infrastructure challenges and developing practical outcomes that benefit the community. You have a strong understanding of civil infrastructure planning, drainage, asset management or infrastructure strategy, and are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders to influence and support decision-making. You are analytical, proactive and able to balance technical, financial and community considerations when developing infrastructure solutions. You will have:
- A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in infrastructure planning, drainage, asset management, civil engineering or a related field.
- Experience analysing infrastructure issues and developing practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and codes of practice relating to civil infrastructure and local government.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical advice and reports, business cases and recommendations.
- Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive project and service outcomes.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
The following experience would be well regarded:
- Experience working in local government or a similar public sector environment.
- Registered or working towards registration under Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
- Experience in road engineering, drainage and flood management, asset planning, infrastructure strategy or capital works development.
- Experience liaising with authorities such as Melbourne Water, the Department of Transport and Planning, utility providers or other government agencies.
- Experience preparing funding applications, business cases or long-term infrastructure plans.
- Membership of Engineers Australia or eligibility for membership.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
- A brief cover letter
- Your resume
- Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Infrastructure Planning Engineer – 308 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 13 November 2026
Further information: Mingchao Che, 8571 5239
