Senior Officer Development Engineering

A varied and challenging role, you will work effectively and collaboratively with the Development and Compliance Branch  Competitive annual salary commencing at $97,703 plus up to 13% superannuation. Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO. About the Region Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.  For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity. Senior Officer Development Engineering Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $97,703, plus up to 13% superannuation Closing Date: Sunday 7th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. Role Overview To provide engineering advice, assessment and expertise in relation to development applications and oversee the compliance of development approvals for operational work. Essential Knowledge & Skills: Supervise the construction phase of operational works approvals including the necessary documentation management and endorsement processes. Undertake scheduled onsite inspections of development works ensuring full compliance with approval requirements for development construction. Oversee the delivery of operational works by developers and ensure compliance with Council standards. Review and accept quality data and as constructed information. To provide expert verbal and written advice in the engineering assessment of development applications in the areas of road and transport infrastructure, storm water and flooding, road and earthwork design. Assess engineering aspects of development applications and prepare approval conditions. Work effectively and collaboratively with the Development Assessment Team of the Community Sustainability Directorate and wider stakeholders. Respond to customer action requests. Essential Requirements: Associate degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a senior role within a Development Engineering environment. Extensive experience in civil engineering/construction environment including experience with inspecting development and infrastructure works. Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and influence the timely resolution of issues. High level of knowledge and experience in the use of engineering standards, specifications and codes, including IPWEAQ and Austroads standards, TMR Road Planning and Design Manual and…
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