Description
SENIOR CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER
Council is seeking a motivated and experienced engineer or project manager to join a small multidiscipline team within Council’s engineering department.
About Us
Gannawarra Shire is located on the Murray River, just 1.25 hours from Bendigo, 40 minutes from Swan Hill and 3 hours from Melbourne. Consisting of major towns Kerang, Cohuna and Koondrook, along with several smaller townships, we have a population of 10,683.
At Gannawarra we focus on inclusive services and assets that enhance the health and wellbeing, cultural heritage, connectivity, and productivity of our communities.
Say goodbye to long commutes in peak hour traffic and hello to weekends filled with recreation in a region loaded with natural features, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, and forests or at one of the many sporting clubs on offer.
The Role
- Permanent full time
- Band 7 - $101,398 to $113,263 plus 12% superannuation
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing civil infrastructure projects including design, procurement, contract management and site supervision
- Preparing and reviewing design briefs, technical specifications, plans and tender documentation
- Monitoring project budgets, reporting on progress and contributing to annual capital works planning
- Providing technical engineering advice to internal stakeholders, developers, consultants and the community
- Ensuring all works meet Council standards, industry guidelines and safety requirements
About you
You are an organised, solutionsfocused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. You thrive in a fastpaced environment and enjoy contributing to positive community outcomes.
You will have knowledge in contract management, work site safety, and construction processes.
Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.
Employee Benefits
- Monthly RDO
- Four weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- 15 days personal leave annually
- Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
- Employee Assistance Program
- Offer of free annual flu vaccination
- Salary packaging options including superannuation salary sacrifice and novated leasing
Questions? Contact Leigh Hollingworth, Council's Manager Projects & Design, on 03 5450 9333.
To apply, go to www.gsc.vic.gov.au/jobs
Applications close 5pm Monday, 2 March 2026.
Requirements
- Qualifications relevant to the role, for example a tertiary level qualification (recognised by the Institute of Engineers Australia) in Construction Management, Engineering or Project Management plus a minimum 3 years’ experience. Alternatively, substantial experience in the field.
- Experience in delivering municipal civil engineering projects (direct supervision, project management of in-house and/or external design consultants and/or construction contractors). Understanding of project management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple activities; to plan and organise work and to achieve realistic timetables and objectives autonomously and with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with ensuring safe workplaces for civil works.
- Experience in contract documentation preparation and contract administration.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, community members and contractors.
- Good computer and data management skills including Microsoft Office applications essential, familiarity with drafting software and/or survey equipment would be an advantage.
- Experience with monitoring and reporting on project budgets.