Play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure outcomes for our growing community. This position offers the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise across a diverse range of development matters while working collaboratively within a supportive regulatory environment. About Us Working with us means more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We’re a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special. Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty – from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit. Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful. The Opportunity Reporting to the Group Leader Development and Compliance, the Development Engineer provides expert engineering assessment and advice across development applications, works certificates and subdivision certificates. The role undertakes technical review of engineering components of urban development, including stormwater, flooding, traffic, geotechnical and civil design matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and Council requirements. You will inspect civil works associated with development approvals, provide flooding advice, support the management of flood studies, and work closely with internal teams, developers and government agencies to ensure infrastructure is delivered to approved standards and becomes a quality Council asset. You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience), together with a current Class C Driver Licence and NSW White Card. A sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Roads Act 1993 and Local Government Act 1993 is essential, along with demonstrated experience assessing engineering plans and preparing technical reports for urban development. Experience within State or Local Government and familiarity with flood modelling software, GIS, CAD platforms and AUS-SPEC standards will be highly regarded. To succeed, you will bring a strong understanding of infrastructure impacts associated with development, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build constructive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will be solutions-focused, detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively to deliver timely, high-quality regulatory outcomes. On offer Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include: Access to Fitness Passport Access to employee wellbeing programs Hybrid and flexible work arrangements Ongoing professional development opportunities Salary packaging options Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week with access to a monthly rostered day off A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated dependent on skills and experience. A leaseback or commuter use vehicle arrangement may be negotiated with the successful candidate, subject to Council policy and approval. Still Have Questions? For further information regarding this role please contact Ian Dencker, Group Leader Development and Compliance, on 02 6655 7300. For enquiries about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au. Sponsorship/work rights for Australia Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered for a fixed-term appointment aligned with the duration of their visa, depending on the needs of the role and the business unit. How to Apply Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role, we would love to learn more about you! If this sounds like you, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the top of the page. You will need to complete the application form and upload your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please ensure you follow the application instructions and provide all requested information, as the application forms part of the assessment process. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be progressed to interview. Applications close: Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 4:00pm Important information As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which can include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessments, psychometric testing, and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role). We may also review publicly available information (such as social media) and, with your consent, contact previous employers not listed on your application. Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes. Notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, reference requests, and application outcomes. Remember to check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us. Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Click here to download the How To Apply Guide Download the Position Description here