Principal Engineer Asset Management

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• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• An opportunity to help develop and sustain Council's infrastructure for future generations
• Salary: $112k to $125k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
  
  
  • Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
  • Monthly RDO
  • An opportunity to help develop and sustain Council's infrastructure for future generations
  • Salary: $112k to $125k + Super
  • Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
    
    
  About Merri-bek City Council
  
  Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
  
  Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
  
  We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
  
  About The Role
  
  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Engineer – Asset Management to join our Asset Management team. Our mission is to manage existing assets for the benefit of today's community while sustaining these assets as a positive legacy for tomorrow's community.
  
  As the Principal Engineer – Asset Management, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Overseeing the lifecycle management of the Council's road, bridge and drainage assets to meet the objectives of the Council Plan and relevant strategies.
  • Leading the development of the five and ten-year capital works programs and participate in the preparation, development and review of the annual capital works program.
  • Undertaking, as needed, condition inspections for road and road related assets and project managing of external contractor work in this area.
  • Providing timely, accurate and effective specialist advice in relation to Council's civil assets.
    
    
  Skills And Experience Require To Perform The Role
  • A tertiary degree Civil Engineering enabling eligibility for Membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia or equivalent. and equivalent experience and knowledge in lifecycle management of road and road related assets, bridges and drainage assets
  • Required to be registered under Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 or ability to obtain one within first three months of employment
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Asset Management Plans, and improvement plans for road and road related assets, bridges and drainage assets.
  • Proficient in-service area planning and strong understanding of the direct link to community expectations.
  • A current Victorian Drivers Licence.
    
    
  What The Role Can Offer
  • Monthly RDO
  • Extensive opportunities for training & career development
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
  • Employer-supported study assistance schemes
  • Wellness programs
    
    
  Further support offered for our staff
  • Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchase leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Family violence leave
    
    
  For further information about this position please contact Geoff Bolling (Asset Management Co-Ordinator) on 9355 4265.
  
  Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday 12 August 2025.
  
  Before Submitting An Application Please View The Position Description.
  
  Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.
  
  How To Apply
  
  Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
  • Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
    
    

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

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