Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8529
About the Role
The position Engineer – Geotechnical Design undertakes and coordinates geotechnical investigations, designs, and hazard risk management under supervision. The position uses conceptual and analytical skills to resolve moderately complex geotechnical problems where policies, guidelines, and/or precedents are not readily available. The position provides geotechnical advice to key stakeholders in accordance with existing policies and procedures to influence outcomes.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a motivated professional with strong skills in project delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role involves coordinating and guiding work activities, monitoring progress, and seeking opportunities to enhance outcomes through innovative ideas and collaboration. You will apply sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a foundational understanding of geotechnical investigation and design principles to support effective engineering solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to Apply
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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 26th of October 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Bogdan Graovac, Lead Engineer – Geotechnical Design via 0430 519 620, [email protected]
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