About this opportunity:

As a Principal Development Engineer, you will contribute to urban planning and development within our community. Working with limited direction, you will assess the engineering aspects of complex and regionally significant development applications. Your role will ensure timely and consistent processing of applications, while maintaining the quality of the Council's donated assets. Applicants with 5+ years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Promote a team culture focused on delivering customer experiences to both the community and the development industry.
• Lead and manage a team of engineering and technical staff, providing mentorship and leadership.

Technical:

• Assess and determine regionally significant and complex development applications, offering written and verbal advice to developers, Councillors, and the public, and liaising with Council departments and statutory authorities.
• Oversee the preliminary review and allocation of applications and referrals for assessment, and review the assessment of operational works applications. Ensure consistency and quality in the work of Engineering and Technical Officers.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field.
• QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Strong civil engineering and infrastructure expertise.
• Familiarity with Queensland planning legislation and local government processes.
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, and extensive experience in complex project assessment and town planning.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

MackayRegional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $113,211.80 + Applicable Allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• The position has a flexible working arrangement with an RDO, but MRC are excited to offer a range of flexible working arrangements including 9 day fortnight roster, compressed work weeks and hybrid working.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Lee on 1300 622 529.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (theeRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close:

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy may close earlier than expected, so don't delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.