We are looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join our client, a local government organisation in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, on a 5-week temporary contract.
This is a outstanding opportunity for a council-experienced drainage qualified who can step into the role and contribute immediately, with minimal training required.
About the Opportunity Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical drainage advice and undertaking a range of development and planning-related assessments.
Key responsibilities will include:
Undertaking Legal Point of Discharge assessments
Reviewing Build Over Easement applications
Reviewing On-Site Detention (OSD) drainage plans, including OSD/PSD parameter reviews
Completing straightforward drainage plan reviews rather than complex drainage design assessments
Providing drainage referrals and technical advice for Planning Permit applications
Liaising with internal teams and providing practical engineering advice on drainage matters

Why Consider This Opportunity?




Immediate start – an opportunity to get started quickly
5-week temporary contract with a well-regarded local government organisation
Work within an experienced engineering and planning environment
Apply your council drainage and development assessment experience
Opportunity to contribute to practical outcomes across the local community
A role suited to an engineer who can hit the ground running

About Public Sector People
Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting local government and public sector organisations across Australia. We connect experienced professionals with temporary, contract and permanent opportunities across engineering, project management, planning, administration and other specialist areas.
If you have previous local government drainage engineering experience and are available for an immediate start, we would be keen to hear from you.
To apply or discuss the chance, contact Chris Castellano on or

📌 Drainage Engineer Melbourne
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne