Senior Project Engineer

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool's smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

Shape the future of our community with your expertise.

At Moorabool Shire Council, we're delivering ambitious, high-quality infrastructure projects that make a real difference to the way our residents live, work, and connect. As our new Senior Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of planning, managing, and delivering complex capital works – from road upgrades and drainage improvements to community facilities – in one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities.

This is not just another engineering role. It's your chance to:

• Lead and influence the delivery of projects from concept to completion, working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Innovate – use your technical expertise and fresh thinking to find smart, sustainable solutions.
• Make an impact – see your work transform local communities and directly improve safety, accessibility, and liveability.
• Collaborate – join a supportive, professional, and passionate team where knowledge is shared and contributions are valued.

You'll manage end-to-end project and contract delivery -from planning and procurement to construction oversight-ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role offers the chance to provide technical guidance, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and deliver lasting infrastructure outcomes for our region.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Martin Ferguson (Capital Works Coordinator) on

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexible working arrangements – make working with us work for you.
• Monthly RDO
• Additional annual leave – top of band after 12 months
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.
• A supportive, professional and inclusive team culture
• Diverse, challenging projects in both rural and urban settings
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Send us an email at and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We'd love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

In this role, you'll draw on your tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Project Management and your hands-on experience delivering road, transport, or civil infrastructure projects from start to finish. You'll bring confidence in managing projects and contracts, a strong understanding of quality, safety, and environmental standards, and the ability to interpret engineering designs using relevant technical tools. Your knack for clear communication and building great relationships will help you work seamlessly with colleagues, contractors, and the community to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. A current Victorian Driver's Licence and Construction Induction (White) Card will help you hit the ground running.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @

When you hit the apply button you won't be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You'll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm, Sunday 31 August 2025.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Lisa Grey, People & Culture Business Partner on

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.