Project Engineer jobs

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Delivery Engineer to join our Civil Construction Team. As our new Project Delivery Engineer you will make a difference daily through assisting in the development and delivery of our annual strategic asset renewal programs and capital work programs for civil related infrastructure. You will report directly to the Team Leader Construction Engineering and work collaboratively with the Civil Construction team facilitating success on a number of our key projects.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Knox City Council Operations Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Degree or tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering combined with relevant experience.
• Appropriate Victorian Engineering Registration (Civil Engineering) through the Business Licensing Authority (or on a pathway to registration)
• Technical understanding and working knowledge of civil engineering / infrastructure principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral, including the ability to gain cooperation from people both within the organisation and outside of Council.
• Strong project management and stakeholder/community consultation skills in the delivery of civil infrastructure projects and ability to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Experience contract management skills – ability to develop contracts, including specifications, and ability to successfully manage contractors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to effectively communicate and collaborate with the team, other Council staff, contractors and the local community.
• Experience in project-based budget management
• Asset management skills to assist in the development of strategic asset renewal and civil infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of the Local Government and road management environment and relevant legislation would be an advantage.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter by 11:45pm on Monday 5 January 2026.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Hiring Managers Olivia Salamone, Team Leader Construction Engineering at Olivia.Salamone@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8891 or Nathan Hadfield, Coordinator Civil Construction at Nathan.Hadfield@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8411.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates may be shortlisted as applications are received, and this role may close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Interviews are expected to commence the week of Monday, 12 January. Hybrid interviews may be available on request.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

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