Development Engineer

About The TeamWithin this team, there are Development Compliance officers that manage and investigate community allegations reported about unlawful development and building works to ensure better quality development and community safety. These officers investigate complaints from members of the public regarding unlawful operational work (change to ground level and/or vegetation removal), and unsafe buildings/structures. As the Development Engineer, your role is to support the investigation of these allegations.

About Your New Role

• Provide engineering support and technical advice on matters under investigation by Development Compliance.
• Apply engineering expertise and judgement to advise appropriate action to be taken by the City in relation to dangerous and/or dilapidated buildings, structures or building work and dangerous or unlawful operational work.
• Review technical information and liaise with internal parties to support resolution of the matters.
• Gather evidence and prepare reports to be used in enforcement proceedings.

We're Looking For People Who Have

• Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
• WHS Licence General Construction (White Card)
• Bachelor Degree in Civil and/ or Structural Engineering

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Cristiane Dias

Contact Number

07 5582 8***

Closing Date

Monday 24th June 2024

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.