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Form of work- Modern, dynamic and contemporary working environment
- 2. Full time Ongoing Level 6 ($92,266.52- $96,723.97+ Super)
- Six weeks annual leave! Plus wide range of employee benefits!
About us
The City of Palmerston is second largest and fastest growing city in the Northern Territory, 'A Place for People'.
Our council presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation.
We have developed a positive workplace culture where collaboration and personal development are core components.
Ours is a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.
Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.
There is a sense of pride in the work we do and what we can achieve together for the people of Palmerston.
Coming together with like-minded people is energising and engaging – you know when you apply yourself you can make a difference that matters.
We see investing in our people as an investment in our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Role
The Development Engineer will ensure that all developments - government and private are carried out in accordance with appropriate legislative requirements, industry standards, guidelines and represent best value to the Council and Palmerston community.
Working with the Planning and Development Manager, the Development Engineer is responsible for the coordination of a range of programs and services that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston Community Plan including:
• Government and Private Sector Developments
• Subdivisions
• Permits and approvals.
• Capital works and civil operations including contractor management
• Road safety and traffic management
About you:
To be considered for this role, you should have
- Tertiary / VET level qualifications in Town / Land Planning, Civil Engineering or equivalent and/or membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Relevant experience in dealing with a wide range of land use planning policy and development issues, including high levels of competency in the assessment of development applications made under statutory requirements.
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving and resolving complex issues.
- Knowledge of the NT Subdivision Development Guidelines and subdivision , current technology, and design requirements.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets relating to projects and capital programs.
What we can offer you
- Competitive leave entitlement with 6 weeks Annual leave a year
- Training & Professional Development opportunities
- A great team who will support you to achieve professionally and personally
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Salary Continuance
Diversity
At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To Apply:
To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.
Applications Close: Sunday, 10 March 2024
