• Development Assessment Engineering Officer
• Sydney Council
• 3 Month initial contract
• Up to $72.80/hr (incl. super)

We are seeking an experienced Development Assessment Engineering Officer to join a leading Sydney Council on a 3-month initial contract. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to key infrastructure and development projects, working in a supportive and fast-paced team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess development application referrals relating to drainage, flooding and stormwater.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Drainage Development Assessment team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding development applications.
• Maintain accurate records in TechnologyOne, CM9 and GIS systems.
• Action enquiries, correspondence and tasks within required timeframes.
• Contribute to council engineering specifications and processes relating to development assessment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience assessing development applications in a council/local government environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate outcomes effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and corporate databases (TechnologyOne, CM9, GIS).
• Excellent time management, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with the NSW Planning Portal.
• Knowledge of Development Control Plans and the Local Government Act.

Due to this contract likley being extended, we are only considering candidates with full working rights. This includes Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or individuals with a valid visa that permits them to work for longer than six months. We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.