Lead a team delivering critical development engineering services across one of Tasmania’s fastest-growing regions. Help shape the future of Clarence through strategic leadership, expert advice, and meaningful collaboration.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the development engineering team to achieve council’s strategic and operational goals

Provide expert engineering advice and approvals for civil infrastructure and development applications

Oversee subdivision design, construction, and inspection processes

Drive cross-functional collaboration and represent council in negotiations with developers and utilities

Manage complex projects and contracts with a focus on safety, compliance, and risk

Contribute to group-level initiatives, special projects and strategic planning

Mentor, coach and develop team members for performance and growth

Deliver high-quality reports, submissions, and briefings to senior stakeholders

About you

Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with extensive industry experience

Proven leadership experience in a complex, multidisciplinary environment

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Deep understanding of civil design, risk, and financial management

What we offer you

Base salary between $119,986.67 and $139,773.92 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation

Permanent/full-time

Monthly rostered day off

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion, call Ross Graham (Head of Infrastructure and Natural Assets) on 6217 9687.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council.

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 23 June 2025.