Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

About the role

As a Team Leader Development Engineer, within our Planning, Building and Health department, you will manage and guide two direct reports by provide technical advice on major planning projects, oversee compliance with Council standards, as well as collaborating with developers and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

The position combines leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving, making it ideal for someone with strong engineering expertise and a passion for guiding a team to success.

What your day will look like

Ensuring the timely and accurate processing of engineering development approvals in line with Council policies

Providing expert technical advice to support the design and delivery of roads, drainage, and path networks

Overseeing engineering plans, ensuring they meet planning conditions and Council standards

Working closely with developers, consultants, and authorities to achieve the best infrastructure solutions

Mentoring the engineering team to enhance performance, skill development, and innovation

What you will bring

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering with several years of subsequent relevant experience

Professional Engineers Registration in compliance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019

Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and coaching of staff in a multi-disciplined team

Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice related to the planning, design and provision of civil infrastructure for land subdivisions and/or developments

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated project management and report writing skills, with the ability to manage work within prescribed deadlines

Demonstrated experience in supervising and providing technical advice to staff, consultants and contractors

Demonstrated experience in the Town Planning and/or Subdivision process including experience in designing or checking complex engineering plans

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Abul Hossen, Coordinator Engineering Development on 9742 0798.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.