Drainage Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join our client, a local government organisation in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, on a 5-week temporary contract.

This is a great opportunity for a council-experienced drainage professional who can step into the role and contribute immediately, with minimal training required.

About the Opportunity Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical drainage advice and undertaking a range of development and planning-related assessments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Legal Point of Discharge assessments
• Reviewing Build Over Easement applications
• Reviewing On-Site Detention (OSD) drainage plans, including OSD/PSD parameter reviews
• Completing straightforward drainage plan reviews rather than complex drainage design assessments
• Providing drainage referrals and technical advice for Planning Permit applications
• Liaising with internal teams and providing practical engineering advice on drainage matters

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Immediate start – an opportunity to get started quickly
• 5-week temporary contract with a well-regarded local government organisation
• Work within an experienced engineering and planning environment
• Apply your council drainage and development assessment experience
• Opportunity to contribute to practical outcomes across the local community
• A role suited to an engineer who can hit the ground running

About Public Sector People
Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting local government and public sector organisations across Australia. We connect experienced professionals with temporary, contract and permanent opportunities across engineering, project management, planning, administration and other specialist areas.

If you have previous local government drainage engineering experience and are available for an immediate start, we would be keen to hear from you.

To apply or discuss the opportunity, contact Chris Castellano on (03) 8535 3111 8535 3111) or [email protected].