Manningham City Council

North East Link Project Officer

• Temporary
  (fixed term) Full time, until January 2028
• Salary $113,574.00 + 12% Superannuation
• Based at Manningham Civic Centre - Doncaster (Hybrid options available)

Deliver engineering and asset expertise, optimise major infrastructure
interface, and shape lasting transport outcomes for the Manningham community.

• Provide
  critical technical engineering and asset expertise to support Manningham's
  interface with the North East Link project.
• Undertake
  investigations, analysis, and stakeholder management to protect and represent
  community interests.
• Coordinate
  project deliverables, manage risk, and collaborate with State Government
  authorities and external contractors.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centers, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Planning for the future is a key focus of our
work. We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability through
maintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategic
direction of planning policies that affect properties in our region.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the
Role

Reporting directly to the Coordinator of Integrated
Transport, this role provides engineering expertise and technical advice to
guide Council’s response to the North East Link Project (NELP). You will act as
a key interface between Council and NELP, ensuring Manningham’s best interests
are strongly represented. This includes conducting complex investigations and asset
oversight, assessing large-scale project impacts, and collaborating closely
with internal stakeholders as well as State Government departments and external
contractors to protect community outcomes.

Skills and
Experience

• Tertiary qualified in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering,
  Asset Management and Planning or other relevant field.
• Experienced in assessing large scale projects for the community.
• Able to engage and work collaboratively with internal and external
  stakeholders and build strong partnerships and relationships.
• A skilled negotiator with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Flexible, agile and able to respond to changing priorities and to
  complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• A problem solver, with ability to identify and manage complex
  issues.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Connor Curtin, Coordinator
Integrated Transport on 9840 9242.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Tuesday 10 November 2026
at 11:00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.