At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engineering expertise and optimise infrastructure for the Manningham community.
- Company: Manningham Council, dedicated to enhancing community livability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team focused on innovation and community impact.
- Why this job: Shape positive transport outcomes and make a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field required.
The predicted salary is between 101700 - 124300 $ per year.
Temporary (fixed term) Full time, until January 2028
Salary $113,574.00 + 12% Superannuation
Based at Manningham Civic Centre - Doncaster (Hybrid options available)
Deliver engineering and asset expertise, optimise major infrastructure interface, and shape lasting transport outcomes for the Manningham community.
Provide critical technical engineering and asset expertise to support Manningham's interface with the North East Link project.
Undertake investigations, analysis, and stakeholder management to protect and represent community interests.
Coordinate project deliverables, manage risk, and collaborate with State Government authorities and external contractors.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
Planning for the future is a key focus of our work. We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability through maintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategic direction of planning policies that affect properties in our region.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Coordinator of Integrated Transport, this role provides engineering expertise and technical advice to guide Council’s response to the North East Link Project (NELP). You will act as a key interface between Council and NELP, ensuring Manningham’s best interests are strongly represented. This includes conducting complex investigations and asset oversight, assessing large-scale project impacts, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders as well as State Government departments and external contractors to protect community outcomes.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualified in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Asset Management and Planning or other relevant field.
- Experienced in assessing large scale projects for the community.
- Able to engage and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and build strong partnerships and relationships.
- A skilled negotiator with the ability to influence outcomes.
- Flexible, agile and able to respond to changing priorities and to complete tasks within tight timeframes.
- A problem solver, with ability to identify and manage complex issues.
Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit work-for-us
Applications close on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:00pm.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
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