Development Engineer

Develop a new career with Richmond Valley Council

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of technical and administrative engineering work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects and programs including water supply, sewerage floodplain management, roads and stormwater.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assess development proposals with regards to their potential impacts on the natural, built and social environment with specific consideration to engineering matters
• Assistance in the preparation and review of plans which will provide engineering controls in respect to developments and land use matters
• Prepare, develop and contribute to high level documentation related to development programs and projects in line with Council’s strategic objectives
• Provide advice and resolve issues on Development Engineering related matters, supporting decision making with internal stakeholders to Council projects
• Establish and support investigations and studies on development related matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes for the effective management of projects and service delivery
• Ensure Council registers and contribution plans are updated regularly  
• Undertake a variety of inspections such as civil works, complaints, Roads Act assessments and new proposed sub-divisions

• A motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Someone who can exercise independent judgement in resolving highly sensitive and complex issues with regard to legal requirements and policies
• Someone who is flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and can work well within a small team and autonomously

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field AND four years’ experience in a similar environment
• Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card) 

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $91,743 to $105,502 pa + 11% super (Vehicle negotiable for the right candidate)

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 10 March 2024

Contact: Brian Eggins, Senior Development Engineer - 0419 497 ***

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together