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Form of workDevelopment and Design Engineer
About the position
The Development & Design Engineer provides sound engineering assessment advice associated with development proposals and Designs for Council projects, and provides an in-house design service for minor projects.
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.
About you
- A Degree in Civil Engineering with extensive relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the following areas:Understanding of the Standards, Relevant Design Guidelines and AusSpec set of documents.
- Drainage and flood mitigation
- Roads and Civil Design
- Development Assessment
- Survey experience would be an advantage
- Understanding of estimation to provide input towards funding source decisions i.e. S7.11 Plans, s64 Plans, AAs27, grants
- Proven capabilities with CAD and GIS Software; e.g., Drains, MUSIC, Civil3D or 12D, MapInfo/QGIS, WateRide etc
- Knowledge in assessment of Engineering aspects of Developer proposals for subdivisions and the like including the drafting of development conditions.
- Experience in project management of specialised sub-consultants.
- Class C Driver’s License.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated Advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
We offer
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $87,568 to $98,350 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11% superannuation
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
Further information
If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.
Applications close on 19 February 2024.
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