Senior Project Engineer

2 days ago

Werribee, Victoria, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration:Band 8 salary from $132,607.76 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

About the role

As a Senior Project Engineer within our Roads and Maintenance department, you will take advantage of your sound knowledge of engineering design standards and guidelines, construction principles, project management, contract management and stakeholder engagement to provide specialist technical and engineering support to your unit and other departments.

You will effectively manage and coordinate the programming and delivery of major and complex road projects including management of design consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders related to the capital works program and achieve best practice in the provision of infrastructure.

As you will be providing direct supervision of the engineering work of unregistered engineers within the unit in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019, you yourself will be required to hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineers Registration.

What your day will look like

  • Planning, designing and managing the delivery of major and complex capital works projects across the municipality
  • Reviewing engineering designs, cost estimates, consultant contracts and tender documentation to ensure quality and compliance
  • Developing and monitoring project programs, budgets, risk assessments and quality assurance systems to keep projects on track
  • Work closely with external consultants providing direction, oversight and support to achieve successful outcomes
  • Coordinating tender assessment panels and ensuring transparent, fair procurement processes
  • Preparing reports, briefings and presentations for senior management and Council regarding all aspects of the project delivery
  • Liaising with the public, service authorities, statutory agencies and other stakeholders to communicate project updates and resolve issues collaboratively
  • Providing guidance, mentoring and technical advice to staff in the planning and delivery of capital works projects

What you will bring

  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with several years of subsequent relevant experience
  • Extensive experience in project management of highly complex road projects including budgeting, design, delivery and stakeholder management
  • Professional Engineers Registration in compliance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019
  • Experience in civil road and drainage design, traffic engineering and construction practices
  • Experience in contract administration and management
  • Highly developed organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under conflicting pressures and achieve agreed outcomes
  • Well-developed and demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and 12D for the design of civil road works (desirable)
  • Previous experience within a Government environment (desirable)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 9 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Vince Demaria, Coordinator Engineering Design on

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via or

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Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

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