Senior Development & Drainage Engineer (Technical)

Civil Engineer – Drainage & Development
Contract: 27 October – 31 December 2025 | $55 per hour + super | Hybrid flexibility

We’re partnering with a leading local government organisation seeking an experienced  Civil Engineer (Drainage & Development)  to join their Engineering Services team.
This short-term contract offers the opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure and drainage projects that support safe and sustainable urban development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on drainage and civil engineering development matters.
• Review and approve development proposals, subdivisions, and engineering plans for compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Manage and improve flood mapping, modelling, and flood level data.
• Assess and determine legal points of discharge, building over easement applications, and flood-related development conditions.
• Investigate and resolve drainage issues raised by the community or external stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of drainage and development engineering policies and strategies.
• Represent the organisation in meetings and consultations.

• Degree in  Civil Engineering  (or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia).
• 5+ years’ experience  in civil, drainage, or development engineering—local government experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of drainage design, flood modelling, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Current driver’s licence and registration (or eligibility) as a professional engineer.