Senior Engineer Development

Senior Engineer Development | Tweed Shire Council | NSW

• Work / life balance, lifestyle location  

• Salary range - $125,530 – 139,486 + Super + Leaseback Vehicle

• Continued professional development.

The Senior Engineer Development will ensure Water and Wastewater infrastructure provided as part of Development meets Council’s Water and Wastewater strategic infrastructure planning objectives, design and construction specifications, levels of service and asset management requirements.

The Tweed Shire is a rapidly growing region and the demand for infrastructure is high. This position provides excellent lifestyle benefits, living and working in the Tweed Shire, in good proximity to Northern Rivers, Gold Coast and an easy drive to Southeast Queensland, the lifestyle opportunities are plentiful. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the Water and Wastewater services of Council for all development related enquiries and provide considered engineering advice and policy direction.

• Determine the required development consent conditions.

• Receive and assess applications made under the relevant acts.

• Prepare specific water and wastewater requirements under s306 of the Water Management Act and conditions of approval under s68 of the Local Government Act.

• Manage a team of five professional staff.

• Provide advice and direction to the executive leadership team, Council and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary Civil Engineering qualifications with eligibility for NPER and significant experience in a similar role.

• Ability to lead and develop a small professional technical team.

• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater (sewerage) design, related legislation and associated regulations.

• Competence in the engineering assessment and approval of the subdivision of land and other types of developments.

• Professional communication skills and the ability to interact with the operational workforce, senior management, elected members, statutory bodies and the community.

Council is offering a generous remuneration package, including lease back vehicle, performance-based salary increments and relocation assistance. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a progressive organisation, living in an iconic region with great lifestyle benefits.

How to Apply

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for full details of this role.

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 17th May 2024.