Team Leader Drainage and Development

• Altona location, close to public transport
• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary: Band 7 - commensurate with experience + superannuation

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

Help shape a resilient, well planned municipality through your strong leadership and thoughtful decision making. As the Team Leader, you’ll guide staff, manage workloads and provide clear technical direction, while fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused culture. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Council, industry partners and the community, to achieve great drainage and development outcomes, ensure projects run smoothly, manage risks, and ensure consistently reliable service. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration, this role helps manage key projects, provide trusted tehnical advice, and maintain smooth operational delivery. You'l be leading a positive and proactive environment, where staff, stakeholders, and the community can rely on clear decisions and well-managed engineering services.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and overseeing drainage and development services to ensure statutory compliance, technical quality, and consistent engineering decisions.
• Providing expert technical advice on drainage, civil infrastructure, and development matters to internal teams, external stakeholders and the community.
• Managing and supporting the team by coordinating workloads, guiding staff development, and effectively handling enquiries and escalations.
• Building strong relationships and negotiating effectively with contractors, consultants, authorities, and the community to achieve positive outcomes.

Maintaining strong governance and risk management by ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and Council policies and strategies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia).
• Valid registration as a practising professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 (Vic) (NER or pathway).
• Extensive experience in drainage management, civil infrastructure planning/design, and development assessments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.

Proven ability to analyse complex engineering problems, develop well‑considered solutions, and produce clear, accurate technical reports and recommendations.

To be considered for this role applications should include

• A maximum 2-page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
• A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications

Uncover more about this role in the Position Description attached below, or contact David Treppo, Manager Engineering Services via [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 11 February 2025.

To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, we are unable to accept late submissions or submissions made via email. We appreciate your understanding and encourage timely applications via Council's online portal.

Pre-Employment Requirements 

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Record Check.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 

What we can offer 

• Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in our newly renovated & spacious office facilities.
• Our central location in the Civic Centre is close to public transport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or an afternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End of Trip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to get you refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working together to create a sustainable, thriving community for generations to come.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.