Senior Road Infrastructure Engineer
Job No:
BAW436
Location:
Drouin
• BAND 7 position: Salary Range $115,082 to $128,776 inclusive of superannuation
• Permanent full-time position with monthly RDO
• Flexible workplace with high performing culture
As a senior role within the Civil Asset Planning team, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Road Infrastructure Engineer with a desire to shape the strategic direction of the Council's service delivery by creating and implementing important road-related infrastructure policies, strategies, plans, and programs. This role is crucial in ensuring that infrastructure projects meet community needs, offer value for money, and generate ongoing benefits for the community.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
The role is essential for maximising external funding opportunities to address the future transport needs of a growing community. Balancing increasing urban growth with the broader rural road network, the role presents an exciting opportunity to establish a robust asset management framework. This facilitates the communication of fair and equitable future infrastructure programs to both the Council and the community, guiding the ongoing management of the extensive road network in the long term.
This role involves transitioning towards a more planned and proactive approach to ensuring safe and accessible roads and pathways. This role will conduct investigations, offer engineering advice, and provide efficient services across the various road and footpath related issues including future planning, strategies, infrastructure programs and other infrastructure related projects.
About the Successful Candidate
You will have extensive experience in local government engineering services. You will hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification, and registration in accordance with Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019, or the ability to become registered. Your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, will be crucial as you collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and members of the community. You will also have the ability to prioritise workload and conflicting priorities within a busy environment.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5:00pm on 22 September, 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.