Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

This full time, permanent role will report to the DSS Development Engineering & Planning Services Area Manager. This role is responsible for recommending and determining the Statutory Services related to civil engineering and urban planning approvals (predominantly Development and Subdivisions relating to civil engineering and environmental engineering matters) within the DSS Scheme Areas.   

This will be achieved through:

• Functional Design assessment and management responsibility for Growth Area development and subdivision applications including assessing and determining Permits Referrals, Engineering Design Reviews for wetlands, retarding basins, waterways and pipelines, complex Stormwater Management Strategy review, Development Planning and Subdivision applications, Certifications and Statements of Compliance
• Risk management and continuous professional development
• Active strategy and scheme assessment and management

About You

• Relevant Tertiary qualification required in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of hydraulic/hydrological and stormwater quality modelling
• Previous extensive experience in decision making in complex Civil Engineering and Urban planning related area of work
• Knowledge of Victorian Statutory Planning processes
• Experience in Financial Management of Development Services schemes, Development Contribution Scheme or other Infrastructure Contribution Plans preferred
• Engineering registration required

For more information, please review the attached position description: Principal Engineer DSS Development Engineering Planning Services.docx

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 1st June at 11:55pm AEST