Join Central Coast Council Tasmania – Make a difference where you live and love where you work

Central Coast Council is dedicated to shaping a vibrant future for over 25,000 residents on Tasmania’s picturesque North West Coast. We offer careers that make a meaningful difference - through responsible governance, sustainable development, and community-focused service delivery.

Why Work With Us?

Impactful Work – Contribute to initiatives that enhance the local environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing

Lifestyle & Flexibility – Benefit from a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO), birthday leave, flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance and up to 3.5% additional superannuation co-contribution

Supportive Environment – Experience a workplace culture grounded in care, inclusion, and safety, including effective workplace health and safety systems and training

Professional Development – Access formal training, mentoring, and the opportunity to contribute across diverse teams and projects

Exceptional Location – Live and work in the Central Coast region known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle

Central Coast Council is committed to upholding the values of Customer Focus, Open Communication, Accountability, Safety and Together - One Team (C.O.A.S.T.) in local governance. If you are seeking a career that aligns with our aspirations and values, we encourage you to take your next step with us.

Your New Role – Senior Development Engineer

Are you a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for development and infrastructure? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others? We’re looking for a Senior Development Engineer to lead and shape the future of engineering within our Council.

As our Senior Development Engineer, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all engineering aspects of development, building, and plumbing applications. You’ll provide expert guidance to our Development Engineer and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet the highest standards.

Essential:

An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.

Eligible for membership with the Institute of Engineers (MIEAust).

Minimum five years of experience in a similar role and a proven track record in the coordination and management of Council development engineering units.

Excellent technical knowledge of all relevant engineering standards, design guides and governing legislation.

Excellent understanding of the Tasmanian Planning Process and Tasmanian Planning Scheme, including its implementation within the realm of development engineering.

Previous experience in construction supervision and inspection.

High level written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills.

Salary and conditions: Full-time position (75 hours per fortnight). Central Coast Council’s Enterprise Agreement – Professional Level 4 ($64.61-$71.03 per hour, $126,000-$138,512 per annum).

How to apply

To view the position description, key selection criteria and to apply, please visit our website:

https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/current-vacancies/senior-development-engineer/

Please note that applications will only be accepted via our website. Please include a current resume, cover letter and response to the key selection criteria.

For any enquiries, please call (03) 6429 8946.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday 15 September 2025.