Osborne Richardson are working alongside Colac Otway Shire Council to find an Infrastructure Engineer to join their Infrastructure Development Unit, based in Colac in Victoria's south-west.
This is a excellent hands-on council engineering role where you'll be the go-to person for drainage, traffic and asset-protection matters.
You'll advise developers, contractors and residents, process the permits that protect Council's assets, and get out on site to make sure works are built to design.
It's a contract role through to 25 January ****, with an extension likely.
What you'll be doing
Providing general engineering advice on drainage and traffic management for development projects, applications and general enquiries
Processing applications, permits, approvals and consents for works that could affect a Council asset
Liaising with service authorities such as Powercor, Telstra and Barwon Water
Providing technical advice to the public, contractors, consultants and Council staff
Inspecting hold points to make sure works stick to design and specification




Making sure Council crews and contractors deliver works in line with construction plans or approved variations
Contributing to the Unit's planning, budget and strategy, and providing relief for the Coordinator Infrastructure Development
What you'll bring
Demonstrated experience working in civil or infrastructure fields within local government
Sound understanding of civil engineering principles
Ability to consider drainage and flood enquiries and provide technical advice and solutions
Experience coordinating Legal Point of Discharge (LPOD), vehicle crossing and road opening (Works on Roads) permits
Knowledge and experience processing National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) applications and permits
Preparation and review of traffic management plans, with an understanding of traffic management guidelines and legislation
Ability to provide CAD drawing plans for Council projects
What's on offer: up to $***** per hour + super, a contract through to 25 January **** with an extension likely, and a varied, hands-on role with a friendly regional council.
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📌 Infrastructure Engineer (Colac)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Colac