Engineers
Position Number: P00225
Directorate: E&PS
Service: EnvCom
Location: Katoomba HQ
Position
Classification:
Band 12
Date
Created/Updated
2025
POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
The Program Leader Development Engineers will exercise team management
responsibility for the assessment; determination and management of privately developed
public infrastructure works and the subdivision process including the issuing of subdivision
works certificates, compliance and subdivision certificates. This position will lead the
development of land use management policies and programs. A prime accountability will
be to deliver high level professional engineering services and ensure that systems /
operational practices are in place for timely quality outcomes and service delivery.
The Program Leader Development Engineers will work closely with the Branch Manager
to develop, maintain and manage service delivery and take a leadership role in developing
policy, prioritising work, coaching and mentoring a 'risk management' approach, introduce
systems, work practices and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Functions involve:
* Specialist Development Engineering services relating to a broad range of development
including subdivisions and major traffic generating development.
* Monitoring of engineering construction carried out by developers and ensuring that
public infrastructure works are completed to Council's standards.
* Determination and issuing of subdivision works certificates, compliance certificates
and subdivision certificates in line with legislative requirements.
* Oversight of all Section 138 Roads Act 1993 applications including vehicular
crossings, road opening permits and work zones.
* Land use policy development.
* Land use advice to internal and external customers.
* Professional support and participation in legal matters.
The incumbent brings high level expert professional skills, sound business management,
systems development, leadership and human resource skills to the Branch. The role also
ensures that Council's regulatory obligations are met in accordance with the appropriate
legislation and that there is transparency in process.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to (Position Title): Manager Environmental Compliance
Report to (Position Number): P00018
Staff Responsibility: Direct supervision of two positions
* Principal Development Engineer/
Development Engineer
* Civil Works Officer
Key Internal Relationships: Directors, Service Manager, Managers across
the organisation and other internal staff
Key External Relationships: Relevant external agencies and State
Government Departments, Councils legal
advisors, developers and community interest
groups
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities and functions are:
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
* Provide leadership that challenges traditional approaches to development engineering
processes.
* To shape the culture of the team to provide opportunities to work with other areas in
the Branch.
* Provide expert technical and operational support to the functional areas of
responsibility.
* Develop and recommend strategies for optimising and monitoring efficiency,
performance and return on investment for the provision of development engineering
services undertaken by the branch.
* Develop and implement quality processes that assist in the effective and efficient
operation of the team and Branch. The position will require resolution of complex and
diverse issues within the Branch.
* Supervise the assessment of, and where necessary, determine land use applications
received by the team / branch and other matters as provided under relevant
delegations.
* Use expert knowledge of relevant legislation to monitor and incorporate any relevant
legislative changes into operational practice.
* Promote continuous improvement and quality customer service within the Branch.
* Develop processes to monitor workloads, outputs and quality of decisions.
* Contribute and / or develop Council wide strategies and systems when required.
* Manage responses to Councillors enquiries, outstanding correspondences and
Council reports processed by the Branch.
* Represent Council in legal matters relating to the functional areas of the Branch from
time to time.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
* Motivate, lead and influence the team to a deliver timely quality decisions and meet
customer service standards.
* Ensure consistency between business strategies, culture and performance.
* Provide expert specialised professional guidance and leadership to other officers in
relation to the functional areas of the position.
* Motivate and manage the team to ensure performance standards and outputs are
achieved.
* Manage workloads, set directions and priorities.
* Review the performance of team members and provide support and coaching to
ensure alignment with business directions.
* Create a learning environment within the Group to develop skills, knowledge and
harmony amongst members and provide mentoring to junior members of the team.
* Liaise with the Branch Manager to resolve complex and diverse issues.
* Maintain a close relationship to the Branches within the Directorate to ensure that
programs are coordinated and that business objectives are achieved.
ETHICS & SAFETY
* Act in accordance with the requirements of the law and Council's Code of Conduct.
* Act in a manner that promotes integrity, ability, judgment and transparency in
processes.
* Implement the provisions of EEO, Anti-discrimination legislation and WH&S.
Guiding Principles
* We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and
community
* We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and
focus
* We are service focused & we continuously improve service provision and provide
excellent customer service
* We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes
* We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and
culture
* We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation
These Guidelines complement the Council's adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and,
Supporting Community.
Workplace Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition, you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
COMMUNICATION
The position uses a broad range of communication skills to influence, define and promote
business opportunities, outputs and achievements of the Branch.
Persuasive skills are required in the development and implementation of new and current
approaches / directions within the operational area of responsibility.
A plain English approach to be bought to ensure that Branch communication can be easily
understood by internal and external receivers. All communication from the Branch is to
accurately reflect a consistent interpretation of legislative requirements and Council policy.
JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING
Examine complex issues and develop a framework and strategy for problem solving.
A high level of independence is required in determining direction and approach to issues.
AUTHORITY
Accountable for the effective management of the land use functional areas of the Branch
including;
* Provide guidance and advice on major areas of policy or key issues of significance to
the organisation.
* Manage, monitor and control staff, budgets and work programs.
* Demonstrated ability to generate innovative approaches to more effectively deploy
resources, meet changing circumstances and improve service to customers.
* Demonstrated skills in analytical reasoning and integration of wide-ranging and
complex information.
SKILL, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL
* Specialist tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study eg Graduate engineering
qualification or equivalent combined with extensive practical experience in all relevant
areas in order to plan, develop and control major elements of work and represent
Council's interests.
* Technical expertise and demonstrated experience in the Development Engineering
Services delivery.
* Well developed leadership capability and team building skills.
* High level conceptual, analytical skill, review and develop policy as it relates to land
management and problem solving skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, other Managers and Directors
and key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated capacity and capability to represent Council in legal proceedings.
* Demonstrated experience in Program and Project Management.
* Understanding of legislation as it relates to local government.
* Sound working knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Equal Employment
Opportunity principles.
* Class C Driver's License.
DESIRABLE
* An understanding of the process of local government.
* Understanding of engineering technology and a working knowledge of wide range of
software packages such as MUSIC and DRAINS.
* At least five years industry related experience.
* Completion of an accredited Workcover Authority Work Health and Safety induction
course for construction work.