Senior Development Engineer

Job no: 495884
Categories: Engineering, Government and Defence
 

• Permanent Full Time position
• Salary from $111,265 + Superannuation
• Hybrid working based at 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
• Applications close 25 January 2026

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The engineering team at Monash is responsible for monitoring traffic outcomes, capital works delivery and the minimising impacts of development and construction throughout the municipality. The team works collaboratively with many other teams across Council and external consultants to achieve positive outcomes for the community.

About the Position

The successful applicant will undertake and manage a portfolio of development and infrastructure tasks and projects to meet corporate objectives. The position is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure works are prioritised in accordance with community expectations and impacts from development and construction across the municipality are appropriately managed. 

Skills and Experience

• Broad experience and achievement in civil engineering in design, maintenance and construction is highly desirable
• Computing skills, including word-processing, databases, spreadsheets, and design packages such as DRAINS, TuFlow and OSD4
• Sound conceptual and analytic skills
• Relevant engineering and systems related experience and achievements
• An understanding and ability to apply the knowledge of wider political, legal and socio-economic realities
• An understanding and commitment to the longer-term goals of the wider organisation and its values and aspirations
• Appreciate the role of quality and attention to detail in all activities and be able to develop and assist the engineering manager and team leader development engineering in the development of “Continuous Improvement” principles into the processes of the department and team

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, infrastructure or related discipline
• Eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in development and engineering works related to Local Government

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 25 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Andrew Mangan on 9518 3074 or at [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

Position Description

Advertised: 12 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time