Technical Officer Development Engineering (2 Positions Available)

Requisition Number: 742

Salary Range: $73,166.86 - $85,216.52 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about civil engineering, urban development, and making a real impact in the Cairns region?

We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated and technically skilled individuals to join our team as Technical Officer Development Engineering!

What You Will Do:

As a Technical Officer Development Engineering, you will work collaboratively with internal departments, developers, consultants, and the community to ensure development aligns with Council's engineering standards, environmental objectives, and regulatory frameworks. In this role, you will evaluate development applications, scrutinise engineering plans and vegetation management submissions, and lend your technical expertise to projects crucial for enhancing our region's liveability, safety, and sustainability.

What We Are Looking For:

Possess graduate or post graduate qualification in engineering or environmental science, or similar from a recognised University or other Tertiary Education Institution or equivalent, or equivalent experience.

Relevant experience in Town Planning or Civil Engineering experience in a field related to Town Planning or Civil Engineering or Local Government.

A working knowledge of Planning Schemes, Planning Act 2016 and associated Legislation or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft routine correspondence and prepare reports.

Ability to project manage, organise own workload and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Effective communication and negotiation skills, and ability to maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This is your chance to play a meaningful role in shaping how the Cairns region grows while maintaining the natural beauty and unique character of the Far North.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council