About the role
In this role, you will bring your expertise and creativity to facilitate the design and implementation of essential infrastructure for new subdivisions, ensuring compliance with all standards and requirements. You'll also play a key part in shaping innovative policies and processes that enhance land development.

Work type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time/Job Share will also be considered)
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate civil engineering documentation related to land development including strategies, drawings, and specifications. 
• Ensure land development compliance with relevant standards and applicable planning permit conditions.
• Support our subdivision inspectors to oversee construction of approved civil infrastructure in accordance with standards.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities to achieve innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Provide advice to colleagues and planning permit applicants on matters such as traffic, car-parking, drainage, flood protection, stormwater quality treatment and integrated water management.
• Collaborate in the preparation of new policies and procedures.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, as well as the following:

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to apply civil engineering principles when examining documentation.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a professional team.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and concisely with staff and members of the community.
• Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.
• Ability to problem solve and think laterally to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Adam Farrimond   | Principal Development Engineer | afarrimond@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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