Maitland City Council

Infrastructure Investigations Engineer

The Opportunity:

Our Infrastructure Investigations Engineer will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering infrastructure that improves safety, sustainability, and quality of life.

In this diverse role, you'll provide engineering expertise across traffic and transport, stormwater and drainage and infrastructure planning. You'll investigate engineering challenges, develop practical solutions, manage projects through to delivery, prepare technical reports and help secure grant funding for important infrastructure initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects that influence the future development of our region and deliver infrastructure that improves the city's traffic and transport network.

About you:

To be successful within this role, you will have a Degree in Civil Engineering.

You will have demonstrated experience in traffic and transport management, civil design, and analysis of traffic facilities. In addition, you will also have:

• Experience in stormwater and drainage, and stormwater infrastructure design.
• Strong project management experience.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in computer modelling for traffic and stormwater sites or networks.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent role working a 35-hour week, with a base salary range of $110,152 - $122,269 per year based on demonstrated competencies + allowances + 12% super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Three weeks personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Program

To apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Questions:

Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation ([email protected])