Posted: 31/07/2025
Closing Date: 17/08/2025
Salary: $98,265.00 - $105,798.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Head Office - Civic Building, Torquay

Job Category: Engineering

• Permanent Full Time
• $98,265 – $105,798 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

WHO WE ARE

Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.
Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.
We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification (Qualification Check conducted)
• Experience in municipal or civil engineering field of minimum two years
• Experience in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, recognised professional standards relating to traffic management and civil engineering
• Experience in planning and developing work programs, including monitoring, reviewing and reporting to supervisor
• Experience in a local government environment.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

You’re a practical and forward-thinking engineer who combines technical expertise with strong project management and communication skills.

TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• A solid understanding of traffic engineering, road safety, and transport network planning
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from planning through to construction
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with contractors, consultants, and the community
• The ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and cost estimates
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with excellent time management