Graduate Engineer
Job No:
COS170
Location:
Colac
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Graduate Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity.
Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.
This position is based in Colac.
As the Graduate Engineer you will:
- Participate in and support Council’s Assets and Engineering Department with a technical focus on providing the ongoing improvement of Council’s infrastructure and compliance with relevant standards, legislation and best practice.
- Ensure infrastructure development requests from the community are responded to in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating excellent communication between Infrastructure Development and all internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the provision of accurate technical input and advice to the organisation and adherence with relevant standards in the form of scoping, planning, and design of infrastructure projects.
- To ensure timely and accurate processing of external works permits and planning permit applications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Capital Works
- Engineering
- Planning Permit/Building Permit Applications
- External Works Applications
- Events Management
- Infrastructure Management and Administration
- Asset Management
- Risk Management
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.
- Sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
- Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $72,597.20 per annum plus superannuation
Applications for this position close on Monday October 20th, 2025 at 11.59pm
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
Andrew Tenni
Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
