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