Graduate Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Graduate Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its southern coastline, Otway rainforests and lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

Responsibilities

- Participate in and support Council’s Assets and Engineering Department with a technical focus on providing the ongoing improvement of Council’s infrastructure and compliance with relevant standards, legislation and best practice.
- Ensure infrastructure development requests from the community are responded to in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating excellent communication between Infrastructure Development and all internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the provision of accurate technical input and advice to the organisation and adherence with relevant standards in the form of scoping, planning, and design of infrastructure projects.
- To ensure timely and accurate processing of external works permits and planning permit applications.

Key responsibilities

- Capital Works
- Engineering
- Planning Permit/Building Permit Applications
- External Works Applications
- Events Management
- Infrastructure Management and Administration
- Asset Management
- Risk Management

About You

- Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
- Sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
- Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation

Applications for this position close on Monday October 20th, 2025 at 11.59pm

How to apply

1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
2. Information to be included with your application:

- Letter of application

- Current resume

- Key Selection Criteria Responses

3. Submit your application

Andrew Tenni

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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