Development Engineer

Flexible workplace with a hybrid work model and nine-day fortnight Exceptional career development and training opportunities Build and strengthen relationships within our development community and be a part of amazing development outcomes for our community and city. Your opportunity to make a real impact in the growth and development of Lake Macquarie
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
Our progressive Development Assessment and Certification team are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Development Engineer to join us and advance your career. With a focus on growth and strong customer relationships, you will provide expert guidance on a variety of engineering matters, including the assessment of development applications, works, and subdivision certificates.
You will contribute to building vibrant, sustainable communities that are accessible, functional, safe, and well-connected, ensuring our residents have seamless access to essential local services, facilities, and infrastructure.
Your key focus areas are:
Assess and determine a broad range of applications, involving site inspections, writing reports, providing written/verbal advice to/and negotiating with developers, Councillors and the public, liaison with Council departments and/or statutory authorities. Assess and determine works certificates for subdivisions and other civil works, in accordance with Council's Development Control Plans, engineering guidelines, relevant legislation and industry standards and direct external consultants, in preparation of their designs. Provide technical advice about subdivision and engineering related matters to applicants, consultants and other customers prior to lodgement and during assessment of applications and certificates. Assess the suitability of technical studies associated with urban development, in particular hydrology, hydraulic, stormwater quality, geometric design, traffic and geotechnical studies. Process and determine subdivision certificates relating to development applications and ensure compliance with the conditions of consent. Our ideal candidate has experience in assessing or preparing development applications for subdivisions and civil engineering projects, along with a commitment to continuous professional growth. You will approach development proposals with a community-focused mindset while adhering to legal frameworks. With a proactive attitude and the ability to handle a high-volume workload, you possess strong report-writing skills and keen attention to detail. Your interpersonal, negotiation, and communication abilities enable you to convey complex technical information in clear, accessible language. As a forward-thinking professional, you thrive on collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for the community.
You will bring:
Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying, or other suitable qualification relevant to the field of expertise. Knowledge of and experience in the use of Australian Standards, guidelines, manuals, and codes applicable to engineering design and construction. Experience in the design of urban water quality control facilities, roads and stormwater drainage systems, hydrological and hydraulic computer modelling. Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills including sound organisational and computer skills with the ability to effectively interact with a range of customers and other stakeholders to negotiate and resolve conflict. Knowledge of subdivision/urban planning and design principles and associated assessment of development applications for subdivision and engineering works under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Please note: A full list of accountabilities is located within the attached Position Statement.
LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
Competitive salary from $94,775 - $110,145 a year plus 12 per cent superannuation. Salary inclusive of 3.5 percent civil liability allowance. Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range. Leaseback vehicle option. Weekly pay. 35 hour working week with flexible hybrid working model and nine-day fortnight. We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program. Work for one of the largest Councils in NSW of land development. Join us at an exciting time in our department's growth and evolution to become the leading LGA of choice within the region. Unrivalled growth potential and development opportunities. The complexity and diversity of the types of development in our LGA will provide you with a huge scope of experience and exposure to complex and large projects. Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET'S START
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Send your application and resume, including a copy of your academic transcript to us by midnight Sunday 17 November 2024. For a confidential discussion relating to the position, please contact David Pavitt, Section Manager Development Engineering on 02 4921 0455 or via email If you require assistance submitting your application, or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor , on 02 4921 0495 or via email We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. To view the Capability framework - role profile relevant to this role, please click here. To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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