Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8979
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the group
Housing, Building and Land Delivery (HBLD) drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system.
About the Victorian Planning Authority
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority within the Department of Transport and Planning that reports to the Minister for Planning. The VPA drives strategic planning and coordinated infrastructure for the future growth and transformation of Victoria’s cities and regions, planning new suburbs in Melbourne’s growth areas and in our regional towns and cities.
VPA functions are now embedded in HBLD. Incorporating the VPA into the Department has strengthened the capacity of the Victorian government to respond to the housing crisis by improving coordination across Victoria’s planning functions.
Position purpose and context
The Program and Integration Branch
The Program and integration (P&I) Branch within the HBLD Group has a focus on improving the quality, timeliness, evidence base, outcomes measurement and post approval implementation of planning projects. It has an emphasis on driving infrastructure coordination solutions across government to support
implementation of the planning instruments.
The Water and Engineering Team
The Water and Engineering Team forms part of the Infrastructure Integration Directorate of the P&I Branch and provides technical support to VPA and the wider HBLD planning projects occurring in greenfield, urban renewal and regional settings, as well as undertaking an important role in integrated water management.
About the role
This is a full time fixed term position until 18th of June 2027
This position reports to the Principal, Water and Engineering, and supports the Director Infrastructure Integration in the following areas:
Working in the infrastructure integration portfolios of drainage and flood management, integrated water management, civil engineering, cost estimating, utilities and servicing.
Assisting in the coordinated planning and provision of infrastructure and drainage services in urban renewal, strategic planning sites and growth areas.
The role requires the application of skills across a range of areas as well as liaising with the wider Department of Transport and Planning staff and generally assisting other infrastructure services staff as required.
Key Selection Criteria
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The successful candidate demonstrates strong critical thinking by considering the broader business context, identifying recurring issues, and embedding effective solutions into work processes to deliver tangible outcomes. They communicate with impact through clear, concise, and well-structured technical presentations, using appropriate media to support discussion and informed decision-making.
Position accountabilities
- Provide strategic drainage advice related to stormwater and flood risks management.
– Review concept level civil engineering designs and cost estimates for infrastructure to be funded under developer contributions plans, including drainage, roads, intersections, bridges, open space, recreation facilities and community buildings.
– Review and comment on technical reports prepared by consultants pertaining to integrated water management, drainage, flood management, utilities infrastructure servicing, civil engineering design and delivery.
– Assist in procurement of contractors including the preparation of Request for Quotations, collation of base information, selection of the preferred contractor and checking of the contractor’s work.
– Prepare written advice in the form of memos, briefing notes and email correspondence.
– Help maintain, update and enhance the organisation's cost estimating databases.
Engineering Skills
– Drainage Expertise – Understanding of flood risks and stormwater management issues associated with urban planning.
– Civil Engineering Expertise - Knowledge, understanding and experience in municipal or civil consulting services. Experience with a range of civil infrastructure commonly required to support developing communities, including roads, intersections, bridges, drainage assets, utilities, etc.
– Civil Design Review - Understanding of standards and regulations related to urban drainage systems, roads and other municipal infrastructure to provide high level assessment and critique of design drawings.
– Engineering Assessment - Ability to analyse complex technical work and provide sound advice, including the ability to provide recommendations and options for consideration, as well as presenting a preferred position or action.
– Technical Work Scoping and Procurement - Experience in developing project briefs and procurement of consultant services.
– Asset Cost Estimation - Proficiency in design and cost estimating for stormwater drainage and road infrastructure is highly preferred.
Qualifications and experience
- A bachelor’s degree (or above) in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
– seven years’ experience in municipal engineering or civil consulting services (desirable).
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
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
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 11.59pm on Wednesday, the 11th of February 2026.
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 April Chan, Manager - Water and Engineering via [email protected].
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