Senior Project Engineer

12 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a region known for its vibrant arts scene, thriving local food and wine culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

With Castlemaine just 30 minutes from Bendigo and 90 minutes from Melbourne, you can enjoy a rewarding professional role while embracing a relaxed and community-focused lifestyle.

About the Role

As a key member of the Engineering Unit, you'll lead the delivery of civil infrastructure projects across the Shire. You will be responsible for:

  • Planning, contract management, and supervision of civil projects ($500k - $2m)
  • Scoping and reporting on future infrastructure initiatives
  • Developing and reviewing project design briefs
  • Managing the end-to-end tender process
  • Coordinating project approvals and permits
About You

You are a registered civil engineer with a passion for community-focused project delivery. You'll bring:

  • Civil engineering registration (RPEng) in the State of Victoria
  • Experience in supervising staff or contractors
  • Strong skills assessing civil design, procurement, construction, and contract administration
  • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • A detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to quality outcomes
  • Full Australian working rights
Why Join Mount Alexander Shire Council?

Council offers a supportive, flexible, and progressive work environment, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. Benefits include:

  • Annual salary increases
  • Hybrid working options (home and office)
  • Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
  • Generous leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
  • Ongoing learning and cross-skilling opportunities
How to Apply

If this sounds like the right next step in your engineering Project Management career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please upload your CV in Word format, addressing your experience against the Key Selection Criteria, and include a copy of your Certificate of Registration (Registered Professional Engineer - BLA).

Contact: Roger Joseph

Note: This position is being exclusively advertised by Randstad, in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council.

As this is a re-advertised role, previous applicants need not reapply.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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