Benefits

• Competitive market rate: $50-$65 per hour + super
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Supportive team culture with regular check-ins and shared workload

ABOUT THE POSITION.

Join a respected Local Government authority and make an immediate impact in a dedicated and high-performing engineering team. As a Development Assessment Engineering Officer, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and the broader community to assess development applications and permits - ensuring compliance with local regulations and high standards of service delivery.

DUTIES.

• Assess drainage and flooding aspects of development applications
• Provide administrative support and manage records for the Drainage Development Assessment team
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on development matters
• Maintain accurate records and complete tasks in TechOne and CM9 within required timeframes
• Respond to enquiries and correspondence promptly, ensuring compliance with Council procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and work independently with minimal supervision

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Council experience in development assessment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Proficient in MS Office, TechOne, CM9, and GIS
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and works well independently and in a team

CULTURE.

Be part of a close-knit and collaborative team where each voice is heard and respected. Regular team catch-ups ensure open communication, and workloads are actively managed to avoid burnout. The culture promotes knowledge sharing and values professional growth.

HOW TO APPLY.

Click "Apply for this job", or contact Krishma Bhattarai at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.