Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our Development Engineering team. This is a senior technical role where you will help shape protected, sustainable and well-designed development outcomes across the region.

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You will provide specialist engineering advice, assess complex development and subdivision proposals, inspect construction works and support the delivery of infrastructure that benefits the community.

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This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise in a role that combines engineering, problem solving, customer service and collaboration across Council.

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In this role, you will:

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- Provide senior development engineering advice on development applications, subdivisions and infrastructure proposals.
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- Assess engineering plans, drainage and detention systems, driveways, roads, pavements, traffic and public infrastructure.
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- Provide pre-DA advice and strategic engineering input into land use planning and development matters.
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- Assess and determine relevant construction, subdivision, Road Act and Local Government Act applications.
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- Undertake inspections of subdivision and development construction works.
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- Review engineering drawings, technical reports, as-constructed information and final survey plans.
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- Represent Council in complex matters, including legal proceedings where required.
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- Support the Coordinator Development Engineering with technical, strategic and business planning advice.
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- Mentor and support development engineering staff and contribute to continuous improvement.
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What you'll bring

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- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field.
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- Extensive experience in development engineering and the assessment of development applications.
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- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, engineering standards and industry requirements.
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- High level experience in subdivision design, development construction, drainage, detention, pavements and erosion and sediment control.
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- Experience assessing and approving engineering plans and supervising development construction.
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- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team.
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- Strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and report-writing skills.
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- The ability to build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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What we offer?

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- Salary: Commencing salary circa $113,000 - $124,000p.a. plus superannuation. (dependent on skills and experience)
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- 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
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- A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.
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- Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
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- Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
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- Closing date: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:00 pm.
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📌 Senior Development Engineer (Taree)
🏢 MidCoast Council
📍 Taree