Senior Civil Engineer

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When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!

About your new branch:

The Operational Works team is an integral part of Engineering and Landscape Assessment which forms part of the City Development Branch.  Engineering and Landscape Assessment is responsible for the specialised assessment and determination of development applications from a multidisciplinary engineering perspective. Responsible for the provision of professional and technical specialist advice and activities as they relate to assessing operational works- civil applications in accordance with the Planning Scheme, Council Policy and Local Laws.

About your new role:

The position is responsible for processing information requests and decision notices for Operational Works applications. You will provide assistance and support in the supervision, management and mentoring of engineers undertaking assessment of Operational Works development applications for a diverse range of projects being undertaken by private individuals and the development industry.

Responsibilities includes (but is not limited to):

• Process decision notices, permits & memo’s relating to:
  • Operational Work – infrastructure applications,
  • Operational Work - Change to Ground level applications
  • Operational Work - Vehicle Access Works application
  • Construction Management Plan approvals
  • Priority Development Area approvals
  • Temporary Ground Anchor Applications
  • Operational Works Tidal Works applications.
• Review engineering designs and correct inadequate assessments.
• Mentor/coach junior officers.
• Make key engineering decisions with minimal input from line leaders.
• Attendance to meetings or other duties as determined necessary by Supervisor.

What you bring to your new role:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• General Construction Induction Card (White)
• Registration as registered professional engineer of Queensland (desirable)
• Ability to review engineering designs and correct inadequate assessments.
• Ability to provide competent direction and technical advice to staff.
• Ability to understand and implement engineering standards and legislation.
• Ability to coach/mentor junior officers and manage escalations with minimal input from line leaders.
• Excellent decision making and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How to apply for this role:

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please note the role is called Senior Engineer- Operational Works on our job site. 

Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format. If you have trouble uploading your documents, please contact:  recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.

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.

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