Civil Development Engineers

Alpine Shire Council supports a rural community of over 13,000 residents in a pristine and spectacular environment famous for its natural beauty and outdoor pursuits.

We are building a Development Engineering Team that will make a real difference to our incredible community.  There are several roles available, permanent ongoing as well as temporary two year contracts. Salaries will be negotiable for the right candidates.

Apply today! For a fantastic career change and lifestyle opportunities beyond comparison, don’t miss this opportunity to work in a spectacular part of Victoria.

About us

Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.  We are led by Councillors and a leadership team that genuinely care, and at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do.  We offer flexibility and invest in developing and mentoring our people. 

We also happen to be located in the stunning High Country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other.

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Forget about long commutes and paid parking, enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.  Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people. 

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Co-ordinator, these positions will assist in shaping the Alpine Shires future through assessing the engineering components of proposed developments and supervising the construction of subdivision civil works. 

Other responsibilities include civil infrastructure design, contractor management and permit approvals.

At Alpine Shire Council, we offer our employees:

• A collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Genuine work-life balance with a range of flexible work options.
• The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region.
• A chance to make a positive difference to our community in a high performing organisation.

Our ideal candidate 

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or other relevant qualification
• Demonstrated experience in Development Engineering
• Council Experience is highly regarded
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills, including sound organisational and computer skills with the ability to effectively interact with a range of customers and other stakeholders to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of Australian Standards, guidelines, manuals, and codes applicable to engineering design and construction, including the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) and the Alpine Planning Scheme

Apply now:

• Full-time permanent and temporary positions based in Bright 
• Negotiable Salary + Superannuation + Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Please indicate your expected salary range in your cover letter
• Band 7, Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2020
• People of all genders, ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply 
• In your cover letter, briefly address how your skills meet the criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Please note: Recruitment activity will commence prior to closing date, so don’t delay submitting your application.