About the role:
Joining the Engineering Design department means being part of a diverse team, designing civil subdivision plans across Victoria; working alongside our talented wider team of surveyors, town planners, design and construction engineers, building designers and landscape architects.

Key responsibilities:

• Scope, investigate, and define technical parameters for civil design works, including preparation of specifications, estimates, and feasibility reviews.
• Design and prepare high-quality engineering plans for land development projects, covering reticulated water, sewer, stormwater, road design, and earthworks.
• Design Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) infrastructure to support sustainable development outcomes.
• Undertake engineering verification activities in line with established business KPIs and quality procedures.
• Organise, coordinate, and complete project activities in accordance with relevant processes and standards.
• Build and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare stormwater management plans, infrastructure servicing reports, and associated technical documentation.

Qualifications and skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (e.g., Bachelor of Civil Engineering).
• Membership with Engineers Australia.
• Approximately five years of relevant civil engineering design experience in a similar role (recommended).
• MRWA accreditation (or working towards accreditation) is advantageous.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, 12D model, PC-Convey, MUSIC, and other engineering design software packages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet required deadlines.

Please send your application to careers@millarmerrigan.com.au or call our office on (03) 8720 9500. A detailed position description is available upon request.

Working in this position, you create civil engineering plans and drawings for land development projects. Some of your duties include: 

• Producing quality designs through scoping, investigating and defining technical parameters encompassing specifications and accurate estimates.
• Creating detailed site and civil design plans for projects comprising water, roads, erosion and other factors.
• Preparing water reticulation and sewer plans.
• Liaising with relevant statutory authorities and clients. 
• Estimating project budget and preparing fee proposals. 

Contact us today to enquire about this role, or call our office on (03) 8720 9500

Assistant | Finance (Part-time 16-20 hours per week)

Millar Merrigan is an established multi-disciplinary Land Development Consultancy with 60 years in the industry.

Supportive and friendly culture | career progression | hybrid working model | EAP for employees and family | personal and professional development | social & engagement activities | recognition awards | milestone birthday and life event celebrations

 

Hear from our current employee, Monica Retschlag:

“When I first joined, people were very welcoming and supportive. Currently as a senior finance administrator, my role includes payroll, aged debtors, receivables, payables and day-to-day accounts duties. I love my job and enjoy the autonomy, flexibility and challenges given to me. Honestly, I don’t have any complaints - it’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I am not exaggerating. Everyone here is so nice, I really like the team and working here.”

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the finance team

• Process payroll using MYOB

• Follow up aged debtors for payment

• Manage accounts receivable and payable tasks

• Process monthly invoicing

• Complete general bookkeeping duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Working knowledge of MYOB is required

• MYOB payroll experience is highly regarded

• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

 

If you have strong attention to detail and are looking for part-time work, this could be the role for you.

There may be an opportunity for increased scope and hours for additional business activities depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Contact us today to enquire about this role, or call our office on (03) 8720 9500

Our recruitment process may involve aptitude/psychometric testing, reference and other applicable checks. We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

A structured 12-month pathway

Millar Merrigan’s Infrastructure Internship Program gives participants direct exposure to multidisciplinary land
development projects, from early project planning through to design, construction and completion. The program
reflects Millar Merrigan’s integrated approach: trusted advice, technical expertise and practical learning in a
supportive team environment. Participants rotate through Project Delivery, Engineering Design, Engineering
Construction and Engineering Structural. Each rotation is supported by experienced professionals and may be
adjusted to suit business needs and live project availability.

 

Program structure

- 12-month rotational internship program across four core departments.
- Mentoring and supervision within each participating team.
- Exposure to live projects across planning, design, documentation construction and delivery.
- Practical experience in drafting, site observation, reporting, project administration, stakeholder
communication and contract administration.

Learning outcomes

Understand how multidisciplinary projects are planned, documented delivered and managed.
- Build practical awareness of project stages, site requirements, quality safety and environmental
processes.
- Develop foundational drafting, technical writing, communication and project coordination skills.
- Learn how internal systems, documentation standards and professional communication support
successful project outcomes.

Rotations

Project Delivery: introduction to project stages, internal systems, document control, quality, safety,
environmental requirements, project administration and proposal support.
Engineering Civil: exposure to AutoCAD drafting, design documentation, engineering checklists,
authority requirements, drainage, servicing, flooding and site constraints.
Engineering Construction: site and office-based learning across civil works, construction
coordination, safe work practices, construction drawings, reporting, approvals, contract
administration and superintendent, contractor communication and completion processes.
Engineering Structural: exposure to structural drafting, drawings, permits, specifications,
geotechnical reports, load calculations, material properties, relevant building codes, Australian
Standards and site coordination.

Program completion

At the end of the program, each department reviews the graduate’s progress against the agreed learning outcomes. Interns are encouraged to reflect on their experience, provide feedback and identify areas for
continued development. A certificate of completion is issued at the end
of the Infrastructure Internship Program.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the program,
participants may continue their career in one of
the following areas:

- Civil Design
- Construction
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management

“The range of disciplines within Millar Merrigan helped me understand the moving parts of land development.
Experiencing different teams under one roof strengthened my technical understanding and professional
development.”
- Patrick, Design Engineer

Intake and timing
Applications typically open from September to November. The main intake usually aligns with an
early-year commencement, such as January. Undergraduates and graduates
are encouraged to apply. We also welcome enquiries from individuals interested in pursuing a career in
land development who may not yet have commenced formal studies.

If you have strong attention to detail and are looking for part-time work, this could be the role for you. There may be an opportunity for increased scope and hours for additional business activities depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Contact us today to enquire about this role, or call our office on (03) 8720 9500

Our recruitment process may involve aptitude/psychometric testing, reference and other applicable checks. We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

A structured 12-month pathway

Millar Merrigan’s Engineering Design Graduate Program gives graduates a practical introduction to civil
engineering design in a land development environment. Graduates build skills in drafting, design documentation,
technical assessment, authority requirements and project coordination. As part of the Design team, graduates
work on live projects with guidance from Design Engineers. The program is designed to build confidence through
day-to-day project work, mentoring and team collaboration.

Program structure

- A structured pathway within the Engineering Design team.
- Mentoring from engineers, designers and team leaders.
- Exposure to civil design, drafting, servicing, drainage, roads, sewer, water and infrastructure projects.
- Practical use of design software (AutoCAD), design documentation, checklists, authority requirements and quality processes.
- Progress reviewed across awareness, basic knowledge, experienced and autonomous levels.

Learning outcomes

Graduates develop their understanding across key areas of engineering design, including:
- engineering design processes, documentation standards and quality requirements
- civil design plans for land development projects
- planning permits, site constraints and design criteria
- drainage, stormwater, servicing, sewer, water, road, pavement and infrastructure requirements
- council, statutory body and service authority processes
- stakeholder communication, internal coordination and professional correspondence
- safety, quality and environmental considerations in design work

Key areas of experience
Project work may include exposure to:

Drafting and documentation
AutoCAD drafting, existing services, BYDA information, engineering checklists, mark-ups and
drawing preparation.

Pre-permit and infill project design
Engineering assessments, design reviews, permit interpretation, stormwater management, flooding,
bushfire and water sensitive urban design considerations.

Drainage and servicing
Drainage principles, detention storage, pipe sizing, catchment analysis, servicing, clearances and
stormwater infrastructure.

Major project drafting and design
Road and pavement design, sewer, water, servicing, infrastructure reports, drainage strategies and
functional layout plans.

Stakeholder communication
Coordination with project

Program completion

Graduates are encouraged to review their progress, ask for feedback and keep building on
areas for development.

By the end of the program, graduates should have a stronger understanding of civil engineering
design in land development and be better prepared to contribute to project delivery,
documentation and stakeholder coordination.

 

Intake and timing
Applications typically open from September to November. The main intake usually aligns with an
early-year commencement, such as January. Undergraduates and graduates
are encouraged to apply. We also welcome enquiries from individuals interested in pursuing a career in
land development who may not yet have commenced formal studies.

If you have strong attention to detail and are looking for part-time work, this could be the role for you. There may be an opportunity for increased scope and hours for additional business activities depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Contact us today to enquire about this role, or call our office on (03) 8720 9500

Our recruitment process may involve aptitude/psychometric testing, reference and other applicable checks. We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Key responsibilities:

• Design environmentally friendly landscapes for a range of projects including but not limited to residential, commercial, wetlands, gardens and parks
• Liaising with clients and the Authorities to coordinate design outcomes
• Liaison with clients to assess their needs and determine suitable design outcomes
• Managing clients’ expectations and document all aspects of landscape design
• Visiting project sites and conducting any necessary assessments
• Preparing, planning and executing project deliverables
• Mentoring team members when required

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of council and authority regulations
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Illustrator and InDesign
• Knowledge of land development landscape designs
• Familiarity with native and indigenous plants
• Registered member of AILA is an advantage

A position description is available upon request. Please email us at careers@millarmerrigan.com.au

For more information or to apply, see our Seek advertisement.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the role

We are looking for a Town Planner to join our Planning & Environment team.  You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, assisting and providing advice to a range of stakeholders on a variety of town planning and environmental matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Navigate relevant legislation to provide planning advice and determine inputs required for planning applications
• Liaising, negotiating and responding to stakeholders involved in the planning process
• Preparing and writing a range of planning and environment reports
• Provide input to site analysis and design response outcomes
• Read, check and verify a range of planning plans
• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Maintaining trusting working relationships with all stakeholders

Qualifications and skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Basic skills in MS Office
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous
• Knowledge of local planning regulations and policies is advantageous

A position description is available upon request. Please email us at careers@millarmerrigan.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!