2 days ago, from Mackay Regional CouncilMackay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering professional to join our passionate and energetic team as a Development Engineer, specialising in urban infrastructure. Graduates and those nearing completion of their studies looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.About this opportunity:In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering engineering services to Council, industry, and the public across a broad range of development matters related to civil and urban infrastructure. Working under general direction, you will assess a variety of development applications, ensuring the timely processing, consistency, and quality of Council's donated assets.Key Responsibilities:Assess and process a range of civil engineering applications, including operational works related to urban infrastructure, conducting site inspections, report writing and auditing.Provide expert advice and negotiate with developers, liaise with the public, and coordinate with Council departments and statutory authorities.Guide Technical Officers in assessing operational works and other civil engineering applications, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.Deliver strong technical advice on civil and urban development applications, preparing input for information requests and application conditions.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering or related fieldCurrent QLD Drivers LicenceDesire to work towards RPEQPractical experience in civil engineering including urban infrastructureWhy work for Mackay Regional Council?Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:Base annual salary of $90,623.35Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.The position has a 9 day fortnight, but MRC are excited to offer a range of flexible working arrangements including compressed work weeks and hybrid working (Mackay Based).May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.Study and assistance programs for career development.Learning and career development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program.Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.Active Social Clubs.Want to know more about this role?View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Lee on 1300 622 529.How to apply:Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc., you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application.Applications Close: Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy may close earlier than expected, so don't delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.***Important information for applicants:To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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