AddressDrainage Development Engineer
Permanent - Full Time - (Part Time, Job Share and School Hours Flexibility will all be considered)
Band 5 - $76,910.62 - $89,109.02 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for 38 hours per week only)
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development.
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
The Drainage and Stormwater Unit at Yarra City Council has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Drainage Development Engineer. You will be joining a team to undertake the following, including (but not limited to):
• Manage day-to-day enquiries relating to all stages of Legal Point of Discharge applications and other referrals related to Council infrastructure. Apply conditions and/or secure drainage contributions as appropriate. Regularly inform relevant staff of progress of projects and other matters of any significance and seek advice where appropriate.
• Ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved with the integration of new developments and Council’s existing infrastructure.
• Supervising civil works undertaken within the council’s road reserve and assuring that the civil contractors are following their permit conditions and council’s reinstatement standards.
• Ensuring that appropriate action is taken when non-compliant and defective work is produced from the contractors.
• Investigating customer requests and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Council’s interests and the amenity of its residents are protected.
• Assist in the development of a culture of quality, industry best practice, to provide high quality and timely engineering advice and infrastructure plan checking/approval services, undertaking construction inspections to support Council’s internal teams, developers, contractors, service authorities etc.
• To provide a customer focus that reflects Council as a friendly and professional organization, offering courteous and prompt service.
• Demonstrate leadership in reducing Yarra’s emissions and building a climate resilient future by embedding climate considerations into all of Councils activities.
Yarra city council is a Dynamic, Exciting and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture, diversity and continual progression of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.
For further information see the position description or contact Evan Psaros, Acting Principal Infrastructure Enginere on 9205 5728 or email ***********@yarracity.vic.gov.au
901602 - Drainage Development Engineer- Position Description.pdf
Applications close on 27th June 2024 at 11:55pm.
In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
