At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering design for road infrastructure projects using cutting-edge technology.
- Company: Dynamic organisation in Melbourne with a commitment to diversity and engagement.
- Benefits: Flexible work, health checks, gym memberships, and mental health support.
- Other info: 3-year maximum term with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong civil engineering expertise and proficiency in digital design tools required.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13207 VPS 6 – Senior Civil Engineering Designer
Hybrid working environment. 3 years maximum term, VPS 6 - $142,790 - $166,938 + super & benefits. This role will be located at 180 Lonsdale St.
About the Role
- Developing and delivering innovative, value-for-money civil engineering design solutions from concept through to detailed design, including complex 2D/3D modelling, construction documentation, reports and calculations for road infrastructure projects across road, drainage, pavements, earthworks, signage and line marking, traffic signals and related disciplines.
- Leading and managing the design activities and processes and coordinate all design disciplines and packages required for the project ensuring the design documents are delivered with high quality, within project scope, timelines and budget, and in accordance with the relevant DTP, Austroads and industry standards, and projects requirements.
- Developing and delivering stormwater management strategies and drainage designs in 12D for road infrastructure projects, including WSRD, computations, reports, flood impact investigations and mitigation solutions.
- Providing senior technical leadership, direction and guidance to engineering and drafting staff, consultants and delivery partners to achieve agreed project outcomes.
- Influence and collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, contractors, consultants and DTP representatives to resolve complex and competing design issues, drive integrated solutions and ensure safe, efficient and high-quality infrastructure outcomes are delivered in line with government, program and project priorities.
About You
- The successful candidate will be someone that brings strong technical knowledge and expertise in delivering civil engineering design and drafting, design management and multi-disciplinary coordination for roads infrastructure projects, including road and drainage design, pavements, traffic signals, drainage, utilities, integrated water management and flood impact assessment.
- Extensive experience in civil engineering planning, design and delivery of transport infrastructure projects with various complexity, with sound knowledge of DTP, Austroads and industry standards, specifications and compliance requirements.
- Specific knowledge and expertise in the design of road drainage, surface water management, WSRD and flood impact assessment and mitigation.
- Proficiency in the use of digital engineering tools and platforms required for design and management of road infrastructure projects (such as MicroStation, Open Roads, 12D, AutoCAD, ProjectWise or similar).
- A relevant qualification in an Engineering or Science related discipline and Professional Engineering Registration (with BLA).
This opportunity is a 3-year maximum term.
What can we offer you?
- We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation.
- VIDA Roads welcomes flexible working arrangements.
- Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.
- Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.
- Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your one-stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
- We're committed to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
- Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national police check and misconduct screening.
Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Senior Civil Engineering Designer in Melbourne employer: Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority | Roads
At VIDA Roads, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Located in the heart of Melbourne at 180 Lonsdale St, our team enjoys competitive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive environment that values each employee's contributions to project success. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in cost management and project delivery.
Contact Details:
Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority | Roads Recruitment Team
