Description:
Full time, ongoing
Band 5, $70,892 pa + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 5 May 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the Technical Officer – Engineering include:
- Assisting in the scoping and projects and preparation of specifications, estimates, plans and concepts for proposed infrastructure and minor projects
- Reviewing and resolving engineering requests, assessing minor works permit applications and providing surveillance on construction projects
- Undertaking traffic engineering assessments
- Work in conjunction with other members of the Infrastructure Unit to bring about timely delivery of projects within approved parameters
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant qualifications and/or experience in a civil engineering environment
- a current Victorian Drivers Licence
- great communication and problem solving skills
- demonstrated computer literacy
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Kerrie Eldridge, Senior Project Engineer, on (03) 5471 1756 .
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants , then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.