About the role
As a Project Engineer, you will oversee the full lifecycle of civil construction projects, from concept to completion. You will work across diverse sites and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with lasting community impact.

Work type: Permanent full time
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coach field-based crews with a focus on empowerment, safety, and performance.
• Manage civil construction projects end-to-end, balancing technical excellence with practical delivery.
• Prepare and review tender documentation, specifications, budgets, and drawings.
• Translate complex engineering and political issues into clear advice for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor outputs with a commercial lens, ensuring value-for-money and risk mitigation.
• Effective reporting and continuous improvement across all project phase.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or significant experience in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in civil construction delivery and engineering practices.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and navigate complexity.
• Exceptional communication skills, especially in translating technical detail into plain English.
• A practical mindset with strong problem-solving capability in field environment.
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
• 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:  Colin Millard | Coordinator Construction | CMillard@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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