About the role:

Use your civil engineering expertise to help deliver compliant, sustainable and high-quality development outcomes for the Tweed community.

As a senior technical leader, you will provide specialist engineering advice to staff, developers, consultants, applicants, Councillors, the community and internal stakeholders. You will also mentor engineering and technical staff, undertake peer reviews and support knowledge sharing, succession planning and business continuity across the Unit.

If you are a capable civil engineering professional who combines sound technical judgement with clear communication and a collaborative leadership style, we would welcome your application.

What's on offer:

- a base salary ranging from $123,791 per annum with performance-based increments up to $137,643 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
- Fully maintained lease back vehicle option
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

- A qualified Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), eligibility for Associate or higher membership with Engineers Australia, and substantial experience in development engineering assessment, certification and infrastructure delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing complex engineering designs, subdivision works and development infrastructure, with a strong understanding of engineering standards and best practice.




- Extensive experience in the inspection, assessment and certification of civil infrastructure construction within subdivision and development environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, provide specialist advice, and effectively negotiate and resolve complex issues.
- Knowledge of Local Government development engineering, infrastructure delivery and statutory approval processes highly regarded.

About us:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to adaptable work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

- This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 18 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

SK97188A

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Unit Unit Job Grade 8 Industry Industry Employment Type Type

📌 Senior Engineer - Developments (Murwillumbah)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 Murwillumbah