Engineer - Development Services

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $91,222pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading (increasing to $94,415pa effective 1 July 2024) Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 5 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture

About our opportunity

Our Development Services team are shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment of Moreton Bay, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

About the role:

As an Engineer within the Development Services team, you will provide routine technical advice and undertake the engineering assessment of low complexity development matters and the impact of development on transport and stormwater infrastructure. You will be a team player and contribute to a positive team environment in order to achieve a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focused culture.

In addition, you’ll:

• support the coordination of the development assessment process and the recovery of the cost of infrastructure, including negotiation of routine infrastructure agreements
• undertake site inspections and investigations to support the engineering assessment of development applications including resolution of transport and stormwater issues
• conduct research and analysis and prepare development application recommendations
• engage proactively with key stakeholders to ensure quality service outcomes are achieved.

About you:

We are seeking some who has knowledge and experience in the delivery of engineering assessment and compliance services and well-developed influencing skills and the ability to negotiate routine infrastructure and other commercial agreements.

To be successful in this role you must possess a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. You will hold a Drivers Licence and a Construction Induction Card competency that has been used or obtained within the past 2 years or be willing to obtain prior to commencement.

You will have:

• knowledge in the principles and practices relating to the planning, design and construction of transport and stormwater infrastructure
• knowledge of the State Planning Policy, the SEQ Regional Plan, the Planning scheme, and the Adopted infrastructure Charge Resolution and experience applying relevant planning and development legislation and policy.
• well-developed communication skills to meet the needs of a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to work in a positive team environment communicating and engaging effectively at all levels

Position Description

Position Description_Engineer - Development Services.pdf

Why join the City of M oreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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