Infrastructure Planning Engineer

About the role

Greater Dandenong City Council is looking for a civil engineer to join its Infrastructure Planning team. The role covers infrastructure planning, drainage, asset planning, capital works development and strategic infrastructure projects, helping shape the council's infrastructure network from planning through to project development.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complex engineering issues and develop practical, sustainable solutions
• Prepare projects for delivery through the Council's Capital Works Program
• Work with internal stakeholders, external authorities and the community
• Contribute to strategic infrastructure planning, drainage and flood risk management, development facilitation, capital works prioritisation, business case and scope development, and external funding opportunities
• Collaborate with organisations such as Melbourne Water, the Department of Transport and Planning, utility providers and major infrastructure authorities

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in infrastructure planning, drainage, asset management, civil engineering or a related field
• Experience analysing infrastructure issues and developing evidence-based solutions
• Knowledge of legislation, standards, guidelines and codes of practice relating to civil infrastructure and local government
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Well regarded: local government or public sector experience; registration under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019; experience with authorities such as Melbourne Water; experience preparing funding applications, business cases or long-term infrastructure plans; Engineers Australia membership or eligibility

What we offer

• Salary of $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Salary sacrifice and childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work
• Learning and development programs and study assistance
• Reward and recognition programs, and support and wellbeing programs
• A social club

Applications close 5pm on Friday 13 November 2026. Applicants must complete an online form with a cover letter, resume and responses to selection criteria, and will face reference checks and possible psychometric or aptitude testing. A Working with Children Check and police check are required.