Classification: Level 5 (Stream A)
Department: Planning, Growth & Sustainability
Program: Development Planning & Engineering
Position number: DPE307
Help shape our region's growth by providing expert development engineering advice and assessments across a broad range of development matters. In this role, you'll partner with applicants, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality infrastructure outcomes for the community.
About the role
As a Development Engineer, you will provide engineering services to Council, industry and the general public across a broad range of development matters. Under general direction, you will assess the engineering components of a variety of development applications, helping ensure timely processing, consistency in approach, and quality outcomes for donated assets.
Key responsibilities
* Assess engineering aspects of development applications (including conditions, referrals and approvals) in line with legislation, Council policy and service standards.
* Provide clear, timely technical advice to applicants, consultants, the community and internal stakeholders across a range of contact channels.
* Review civil engineering designs and supporting documentation for proposed infrastructure (e.g., roads, drainage, stormwater, earthworks and related assets) to ensure compliance with relevant standards and approvals.
* Contribute to the coordination and timely processing of applications, maintaining consistency and quality in decision-making and recommendations.
* Participate in a collaborative team culture focused on exceptional customer experience and continuous improvement.
* Build effective working relationships and negotiate practical engineering outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the quality of Council's donated assets through thorough assessment and documentation.
What you'll bring
* Degree qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent discipline relevant to development engineering).
* Demonstrated experience assessing development applications and/or civil infrastructure designs within a development approvals environment.
* Sound knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and legislation applicable to civil development works.
* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured technical advice and conditions.
* Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.
* Current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence.
Desirable
* RPEQ registration (or working towards eligibility).
* Experience in local government development assessment and familiarity with planning scheme/engineering policy frameworks.
* Knowledge of infrastructure charges, conditions, operational works approvals, and construction compliance processes.
Why join us
* Meaningful work that helps deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure outcomes for the community.
* A supportive, professional team culture with opportunities to learn and grow.
* Exposure to a diverse pipeline of development applications across urban and regional contexts.
* Stream A Level 5 Base Annual Salary $99,911.99
* Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
* Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
* May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
* Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
* Study and assistance programs for career development
* Learning and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
* Active Social Clubs
How to apply
Please submit your application including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements.
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.
Having troubles submitted your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
Important information for applicants
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical/Drug & Alcohol Screening and a Criminal History Check.
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.
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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