Development Engineer

Permanent, Full Time

• Greater workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model and nine-day fortnight
• Grow professionally with career development and training opportunities!
• Build and strengthen relationships within our development community and be a part of amazing development outcomes for our community and city.

Be involved in the future growth of Lake Macquarie and the development of our city.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our progressive Development Assessment and Certification department has a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Development Engineer to join our organisation to grow your career.

With an appetite for growth and a passion for connectivity with our customers you will provide professional advice on a broad range of engineering issues including the determination of development applications, works and subdivision certificates.

You will play a role in assisting to create vibrant, self-sustaining communities that are; accessible, functional, safe and well connected to ensure our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure. 

Your key focus areas are;

• Assess and determine a broad range of applications, involving site inspections, writing reports, providing written/verbal advice to/and negotiating with developers, Councillors and the general public, liaison with Council departments and/or statutory authorities
• Assess and determine works certificates for subdivisions and other civil works, in accordance with Council's Development Control Plans, engineering guidelines, relevant legislation and industry standards and direct external consultants, in preparation of their designs
• Provide technical advice about subdivision and engineering related matters to applicants, consultants and other customers prior to lodgement and during assessment of applications and certificates
• Assess the suitability of technical studies associated with urban development, in particular hydrology, hydraulic, stormwater quality, geometric design, traffic and geotechnical studies
• Process and determine subdivision certificates relating to development applications and ensure compliance with the conditions of consent

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate has experience in the assessment or preparation of development applications for subdivisions and civil engineering works and has a desire for ongoing professional development. You will bring a community perspective on development proposals whilst operating within legal frameworks. You are an enthusiastic person and have capability to manage a high-volume workload. You have excellent report writing with an eye for detail. Your interpersonal, influential, negotiation and communication skills will support you to articulate technical information into plain language. You are a future-facing thinker who enjoys engaging with a range of stakeholders to achieve even better outcomes for the community.

You will bring;

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying, or other suitable qualification relevant to the field of expertise
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of Australian Standards, guidelines, manuals, and codes applicable to engineering design and construction
• Experience in the design of urban water quality control facilities, roads and stormwater drainage systems, hydrological and hydraulic computer modelling
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills including sound organisational and computer skills with the ability to effectively interact with a range of customers and other stakeholders to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Knowledge of subdivision/urban planning and design principles and associated assessment of development applications for subdivision and engineering works under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Please note: A full list of accountabilities is located within the attached Position Statement.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $91,571 - $106,421 a year plus 12% superannuation
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Leaseback vehicle
• 35 hour working week with flexible hybrid working model and nine-day fortnight
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Work for one of the largest Council’s in NSW in the area of land development.
• Join us at an exciting time in our department’s growth and evolution to become the leading LGA of choice within the region
• Unrivalled growth potential and development opportunities
• The complexity and diversity of the types of development in our LGA will provide you with a huge scope of experience and exposure to complex and large projects
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Answer a few simple questions and submit your resume by midnight Sunday 5 May 2024.
• For a confidential discussion relating to the position, please contact Carina Herpich, Development Engineer on 49210 187 or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• If you require assistance submitting your application, or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• To view the capability framework - role profile relevant to this role, please click here
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.