Elevate your career: Lead a team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Why you'll love this role

In this leadership role, you will guide and mentor the Development Engineering team to deliver high-quality outcomes for our growing community. You'll oversee the assessment of development applications, provide expert engineering advice, and ensure drainage and civil works comply with Council standards. This is your opportunity to shape sustainable urban growth while supporting a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

This role is also part of Banyule's Leadership Network – you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based expertise.

What you'll do

As Development Engineering Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, guide and motivate the Development Engineering team on projects and daily tasks.
• Provide specialist engineering advice for the review and approval of stormwater drainage and civil works associated with development proposals.
• Ensure development approvals align with legislation, planning permits, Council policies, and engineering standards.
• Deliver timely and accurate advice to the community, Councillors, and internal teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Council's drainage infrastructure program, from investigation through to handover for construction.
• Participate in policy development and the preparation of stormwater management strategies.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Current registration as a practising professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 (Vic) (or eligible for exemption as provided by the Act).
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising technical staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge in development and stormwater drainage engineering, including OSD4 software or equivalent hydraulic modelling.
• Ability to prepare complex reports and represent Council at VCAT, Panels, and with external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and government processes relating to development engineering and drainage systems.

What's on offer

• A permanent full-time position, salary from $105,724.83 to $117,953.20 per annum (excluding Super).
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements, with a monthly RDO.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport

Pre employment requirements:

• Drivers licence

How to apply:

Applications close: 6 October 2025 at 11.45pm. Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and setting out your achievements aligned to the requirements of the position.

For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call Sanjev Sivananthanayagamon 03 9457 9864 for a chat.

Why choose Banyule?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.