From $106k up to 114k+ 12% super + 9 day fortnight
* Full Time 12-month max term contract | 9 day fortnight
* From $106k up to $114kpa + 12% super (level 6)
* 72.5 hour fortnight includes RDO
* Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
* Location: Strathpine, free onsite parking and close to train station
Join City of Moreton Bay as a Construction Senior Engineer – Development Services and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.
In this new technical leadership role, you will provide specialist expertise and direction to ensure development construction works, particularly transport and stormwater infrastructure, are delivered in compliance with development approvals, Council standards, and community expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead the review, assessment, and approval of engineering designs relating to development construction
* Oversee and undertake inspections of subdivision and development works to ensure compliance with approvals and Council standards
* Provide technical leadership and direction to the Construction Technical Team and Technical Officers
* Negotiate with developers, contractors, and consultants to achieve compliant and practical infrastructure outcomes
* Manage construction compliance processes, including subdivision approval and acceptance
* Prepare technical reports, briefs, and conditions for development approvals
* Provide specialist advice on moderately complex transport and stormwater infrastructure matters
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience in development engineering, subdivisions, or civil construction (local government experience highly regarded)
* Strong knowledge of planning and development legislation, standards, and policy frameworks
* Comprehensive understanding of transport and stormwater infrastructure planning, design, and construction
* Experience providing technical oversight and mentoring to other engineering professionals
* Ability to assess traffic management plans, road closures, and community impacts
* Well‐developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and report‐writing skills
* Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* Current White Card (General Construction Induction)
Benefits:
* Find a better work‐life balance with a nine‐day (72.5‐hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work‐from‐home days.
* Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
* Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
* Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
* Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
* Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
* Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.
Application requirements:
Applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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