Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Permanent, Full Time Opportunity

$118,270 - $126,021 plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

Are you a civil engineer with experience in managing complex capital projects across a variety of civil asset categories? Have you considered a career in Local Government?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to apply their technical expertise in a local government setting where their work has a direct and visible impact to the community!

About City of Mitcham

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

• A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
• Employee wellbeing programs.
• Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.
• Income Protection benefits.
• Free onsite parking.

The Role

Working within the Design and Delivery Team, you will help engage and manage consultants to deliver innovative design documentation across a broad range of complex projects including roads, stormwater, footpaths, traffic, carparks, bridges and lighting. City of Mitcham has strong values in sustainability and innovation, and this role is important to support these goals in how the capital works program is delivered.

You will also be responsible for providing specialist engineering advice, support and assistance to other employees within Council, as well as providing support to Project Engineers on developing and resolving moderately complex engineering problems.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the principles and practice of innovative design and construction across multiple asset categories.
• The ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach across teams and stakeholders.
• White Card.
• Cert IV in Project Management (desirable)
• Workzone Traffic Management (desirable)

The Reward 

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services and sustainable objectives.  If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you. 

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Jack Fanning, Team Leader Design and Delivery on (08) 8372 8***.

Applications close 11:59PM Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.