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Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bunjil Place
Categories: City Planning and Infrastructure Management

- True flexibility with hybrid work & compressed hours
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- 1 full time permanent and 1 full time limited tenure role until September 2028.
- Band 6 salary from $102,667 - $111,908 plus super (subject to experience).

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast - inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That's why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

- True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
- Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
- THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Family-friendly leave options , including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life's biggest moments.
- Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
- Private Health discounts for employees ,through the access of the local government health plan.
- Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace,



complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
- Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- And more benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will help build Australia’s Most Liveable City through facilitating the development of engineering activities including the provision of expert assessments and advice; workflow management; stakeholder engagement; the attainment of service levels; and continuous improvement.

What You’ll deliver

- Technical Oversight & Assessment : Review and assess engineering documentation including plans for traffic, drainage, lighting, and environmental management, ensuring compliance with planning and development standards.
- Referral & Proposal Evaluation : Conduct engineering assessments of town planning, subdivision, and building proposals, and respond to referrals with expert advice on development engineering matters.
- Team & Stakeholder Collaboration : Manage daily work priorities within the team, support senior leaders, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve development issues collaboratively.
- Delegated Authority & Advisory Support : Approve development engineering matters under Council's Deed of Delegation and provide timely advice and support to managers and staff on technical issues.

What You’ll Bring





- Registration as an Engineer in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 by 1 October 2022 or willing to undertake any qualifications / training required to be registered as a Professional Engineer.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent Engineering Degree with relevant experience assessing development engineering proposals and providing written technical advice.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-secure, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, protected, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at or******@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.For more information about the City of Casey and to stay updated, follow us on LinkedIn.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Senior Development Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 City Of Casey
📍 Melbourne