Position Available: Senior Development Engineer About Us: At Campbelltown, we believe in transforming opportunities into reality. As a vibrant city, we're committed to delivering excellence and fostering growth within our community. Join us in our mission to make Campbelltown a better place for all.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer for Campbelltown City Council. The roles require adherence to relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice. As well as providing engineering advice to Council, applicants, consultants, and the public on proposed developments, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and Council requirements.
We are looking for proactive engineers, who believe in a high level of service delivery, a willingness to engage with the community and find positive solutions for all involved for the betterment of the Campbelltown City Council LGA.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Engineering Assessments: Provide engineering advice and review engineering conditions for subdivision and development applications. Ensure compliance of engineering plans with Council's specifications. Assess various aspects including roads, drainage, traffic management, and site constraints.
- Data and Document Control:. Execute engineering inspections for compliance with Council's requirements. Review and approve engineering design plans and construction works.
- Legal: Represent Council in legal proceedings and provide statements of evidence. Enforce statutes and investigate complaints about non-compliance with development consents.
- Customer Service: Provide advice and investigate complaints to ensure customer needs are met. Attend meetings with stakeholders to facilitate outcomes on engineering matters.
- Process Evaluation: Review application processes and improve service delivery. Develop effective relationships with other divisions for timely referrals.
- Leadership and Management: Implement Council resolutions. Identify training needs and facilitate cross-training. Manage sensitive or contentious matters and escalate when necessary.
Person Specification: Essential Criteria: - Tertiary qualifications in engineering or surveying.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering road and drainage design and construction supervision.
- Ability to provide and evaluate engineering solutions in complex situations.
- Class C Driver's Licence and White Card.
Desirable Criteria: - Postgraduate degree in a related field.
- Understanding of greenfield development issues and relevant legislation.
- Familiarity with Council's DCPs, LEPs, and specifications.
Behavioural Competencies & Personal Attributes: - Accountability
- Strategic thinking
- Judgement
- Building partnerships
- Results-oriented
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Approachability
- Decisiveness
- People-orientation
- Problem-solving skills
- Driven attitude
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your application including a cover letter and resume to ascott@publicsectorpeople.com.au Join us in making a positive impact on our community through innovative engineering solutions!
For further information regarding this role please contact Alex Scott (NSW State Manager) on 0424 150 589.
Closing Date: 9th March 2025
Please note, recruitment activity will begin prior to the closing date.