• Diversify your experience in a supportive environment
• Competitive salary, with government superannuation and benefits
• Work for an organisation that values your work and life balance

About the role:

The Senior Design Engineer provides in-house design engineering expertise within the Infrastructure and Assets Directorate, contributing to the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of Parks Victoria's infrastructure and asset programs.

Reporting to the Manager - Technical Services, the position delivers technical advice, design solutions, and assurance activities across the project lifecycle - from concept development and design review through to construction and close-out. The role ensures that design and engineering inputs meet relevant safety, environmental, and statutory requirements while achieving value-for-money and fit-for-purpose outcomes.

Working as part of a small multi-disciplinary team of technical specialists, the Senior Design Engineer collaborates closely with project managers, contractors, regulators, and other experts to resolve complex technical issues and support high-quality infrastructure delivery. The position also contributes to continuous improvement of design standards, systems, and processes, and supports capability-building across Parks Victoria's project delivery teams.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in civil, structural, or multi-disciplinary design engineering roles within infrastructure or asset management programs
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or an equivalent discipline, with eligibility for professional registration (Engineers Australia or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing design documentation, technical specifications, and assurance reports
• Comprehensive understanding of design engineering principles, safety in design, and environmental and regulatory compliance in infrastructure delivery

]We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration and integrity. If this resonates with you, then please apply.

Your application will need to include:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter

Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!

Application Closing date: Sunday, 15 February 2026

Why Work For Us?

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Natalie Gregg on sierra.slater@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online.

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.