Senior Development Engineer
- High profile Government Department
- ASAP Start | WFH - 2 days per week
- $65 - $75 per hour + super
Are you an experienced Senior Engineer with a passion for development assessment and infrastructure planning? We’re seeking a motivated and technically skilled
Senior Development Engineer
to join a high-performing local government team in
Caboolture
on a
6-month contract.
The Role
In this role, you’ll provide expert engineering advice on development applications relating to
transport,
stormwater infrastructure, and
flood/storm tide hazards. You will lead the assessment of moderately complex applications, guide junior engineers, and negotiate infrastructure agreements in line with policy and legislative frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist advice on development matters across civil infrastructure, flood hazard, and stormwater impacts.
- Lead and make decisions on moderately complex development applications as Council’s delegate.
- Undertake site inspections and engineering investigations to support assessments.
- Offer expert input into cost recovery and infrastructure agreements.
- Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and contribute to a high-performance team culture.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in engineering assessment and compliance within the development space.
- Strong knowledge of the State Planning Policy, SEQ Regional Plan, Planning Scheme, and Infrastructure Charges Resolution.
- Confident in interpreting and applying planning and development legislation.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and team collaboration.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or discuss other opportunities within Local, State or Federal Government, please contact:
Ricardo FerreiraE: rferreira@publicsectorpeople.com.au
N: 0401 859 821Alternatively, you can apply online by following the link below.
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