Development Engineer - Stormwater

From long stretches of coastline to amazing bushland reserves, Sutherland Shire offers extraordinary experiences in environmental planning. The Shire is a leader in environmental assessment and bushland regeneration. Areas of urban renewal have been identified and these will be developed with high quality landscape outcomes. Be a part of the assessment of this development and work with experienced experts who are deeply connected to high quality design outcomes.

Things We’ll Trust You With:

• Contribute to the strategic intent of the Development Assessment teams to facilitate land use and development that balances our community, environment and economy.
• Assessment of development proposals and their potential impact on the natural, built and social environment with specific consideration to engineering issues and flooding.
• Using your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate respectfully with a diverse range of customer and internal stakeholders. 
• Actively sharing your knowledge with team members and contribute to building a culture based on collaboration and continuous service improvement.

Things You’ll Do:

• Providing specialist engineering input / or determination of Development applications, specifically in regard to flooding and water quality advice across a broad range of development types and varying degrees of complexity. 
• Assist in the preparation and review of plans which will provide controls in respect to developments and land use matters.
• Be exposed to a wide range of development types and projects that only a career in local government can offer.
• Champion excellent customer service and establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, winning respect at all levels and constructively dealing with difficult issues as they arise.

Things You’ll Be Proud Of:

• Creating a connected, vibrant and safe community that respects people and nature, enjoying active lives in a strong local economy.
• Working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do.
• The positive impact you make for our people, business units and community.
• Showcasing Council’s values in all that you do – Collaborate, Achieve, Respect, and Evolve.

The Fine Print:

• Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 10:00 pm: Monday 26 February 2024
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated Friday 1 March 2024
• Package: $82,668 - $112,912 gross p.a. plus superannuation 
• Hours of work: Temporary 12 month contract, full time 35 hours per week with the option of 19 day month flexitime
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks and Work Rights verification.

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  Position Description
• Reach out to Kieran Woodall 

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   Team Leader Development Assessment, for any job specific enquiries
• Lauren Dowling 

  ********@ssc.nsw.gov.au

  , Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.