Principal Engineer

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $123,569pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 8 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture

About our opportunity

As the Principal Engineer you will be a part of the development Services team to provide technical expertise and lead the assessment of highly complex development matters relating to the impact of development on transport and stormwater infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

Through proactively engaging with key stakeholders, undertake site inspections and investigations to support the assessment of development applications including resolution in transport and stormwater infrastructure issues. Lead the levying and recovery of the cost of infrastructure, including negotiation of complex infrastructure agreements.

In addition, you will:

• lead the assessment of development applications in line with legislative, policy and business requirements
• support the coordination of the development assessment process and the recovery of the cost of infrastructure, including negotiation of highly complex infrastructure agreements
• support the development of team capability to drive a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focussed culture
• build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality services outcomes are achieved
• represent Council as required providing expert knowledge and advice to key stakeholders.

About you

You will hold a Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in the delivery of engineering assessment, and compliance services, along with providing technical leaderships and direction to team members, high level knowledge of Legislation, the State Planning Policy, the SEQ Regional Plan, the Planning scheme, and the Adopted Infrastructure Charge Resolution.

You will be a natural communicator with the ability to influence key stakeholders to support the negotiation of good design outcomes and infrastructure agreements. With an awareness of the principles and practices relating to the planning, design and construction of transport, stormwater and public park infrastructure and landscaping works, you will quickly become a valuable member of our team.

Position Description

Position Description_Principal Engineer- Development Services.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton 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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