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 2027, 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 $59.22 per hour + super, a contract through to 25 January 2027 with an extension likely, and a varied, hands-on role with a friendly regional council.

📌 Infrastructure Engineer (Colac)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Colac