Development Engineering Expert
The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment and approval process, reviewing procedures and undertaking compliance and continuous improvements. This position requires an individual with a wide range of skills, including experience in development engineering and compliance matters.
Responsibilities:
* Assess Development Applications and Material Change of Use proposals to ensure alignment with planning schemes, engineering standards, and statutory requirements.
* Draft clear, practical, and enforceable development conditions that support compliance and infrastructure integrity.
* Provide expert technical advice on development engineering and compliance matters to internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Review and process subdivision proposals, operational works, and associated infrastructure approvals.
* Assist in the design and review of civil infrastructure where required to support development outcomes.
* Engage and liaise effectively with developers, consultants, and internal departments to streamline assessment and approval processes.
* Assess all new Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 building works containing habitable rooms against Council flood mapping data to ensure the floor height of habitable rooms in areas with defined and non-defined flood levels are in accordance with the requirements of Councils Floor Heights for Buildings with Habitable Rooms Policy; and
* Issue the 1% AEP Flood Certificate to the applicant.
Requirements:
* A formal, recognized qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* RPEQ registration preferred but not essential.
* Experience working in a public sector environment or a consultancy with exposure to public sector as clients.
* Demonstrable experience in assessment of development applications, compliance and engineering approvals.
* Ability to interpret planning schemes, engineering standards and related legislation.
* Strong experience in drafting conditions for approvals.
* Excellent report writing, IT and communication skills.
Benefits:
This is a challenging yet rewarding role that offers opportunities for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and training. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being of our employees.