Help shape Mildura’s future by delivering smart, sustainable stormwater solutions. Make a real community impact while growing your engineering career in a sunny, vibrant regional city.
Position details
- Full Time Position
- Job Number: R2734
- Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 2 April 2026
About the Opportunity
This role is responsible for investigating and analysing Mildura’s stormwater systems to develop effective, long‑term management solutions that protect the community and enhance the environment. You’ll support the creation and implementation of drainage strategies, standards and legislative requirements, ensuring stormwater considerations are fully integrated into new developments through the planning permit process.
The position also plays a key role in improving the urban environment by incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles suited to Mildura’s dry climate.
You’ll assist with project planning, undertake hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, review subdivision and construction plans, and collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders and statutory authorities. The role includes site inspections, responding to drainage and flooding enquiries, and identifying opportunities for innovative, sustainable stormwater management across both established and developing areas.
What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
- Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or extensive experience in stormwater planning and design supported by relevant knowledge and a lesser formal qualification.
- Strong understanding of Integrated Water Management (IWM) principles and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) systems and their application in local development.
- Proven ability to investigate, scope, and develop practical solutions for stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Experience with development approval processes for residential and commercial projects, particularly in the context of local government stormwater requirements.
- Competence in using Australian rainfall and runoff data, along with experience reviewing stormwater engineering designs and calculations.
- Proficiency in a range of engineering software tools used for stormwater planning, modelling and design.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams, external consultants, developers and community members.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership
- Current Driver’s Licence and Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Salary and conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602 to $101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Candidates viewing via Seek or Linkedin are strongly encouraged to visit Councils Career’s page by following this link-
https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Current-Job-Vacancies to view a copy of the Position Description and application form that is a requirement to apply for this role.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
For a full list of councils benefits please visit our
website:
https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at
mildura.vic.gov.au
About our region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at
visitmildura.com.au
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.
Want to know more?
Visit
mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.
