We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop. You'll also get access to Flare Benefits, with retail discounts and novated leasing options, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.

Make the calls that shape how Launceston grows

Every new subdivision, road connection and stormwater system in Launceston has to keep working for the community long after the developer has moved on. As our Senior Development Engineer, you'll be the one who makes sure it does.

You'll lead the engineering assessment of our most complex development, subdivision, building and plumbing applications, working through stormwater, flooding, traffic, access and service connection issues with consultants and developers. You'll set the conditions, check the construction and recommend the assets the city takes on. It's senior work where your judgement carries real weight, and where you can see the results of it every time you head across town.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Giving senior engineering advice at pre-lodgement, so applicants and consultants understand infrastructure, stormwater, traffic and asset requirements early

- Assessing complex development, subdivision, building and plumbing applications and setting explicit, defensible engineering conditions within statutory timeframes

- Reviewing engineering designs for infrastructure to be vested in Council, and overseeing construction compliance through audit and final inspections

- Finalising subdivisions and strata developments, including bonds, financial securities, easements,



title matters and asset handover

- Coordinating specialist input from across Council and escalating high-risk or policy-sensitive matters to senior leaders

- Contributing to technical guidance and continuous improvement in engineering standards and assessment practice

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, municipal engineering or another directly relevant engineering discipline, with post-qualification experience in civil infrastructure, development engineering, municipal engineering or a closely related field

- Demonstrated senior-level experience assessing complex development, subdivision, building or plumbing matters with municipal infrastructure impacts

- Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, planning approvals, permit conditions, engineering standards and Council policies to give clear, defensible and timely advice

- Experience resolving complex stormwater, flooding, traffic, access, service connection, easement, bond or asset handover issues

- The confidence to negotiate and explain complex technical matters to consultants, developers, contractors and senior leaders

- A strong community focus, with the people and customers affected by your decisions front of mind

- Local government engineering experience would be well regarded, but is not essential

About the City of Launceston





The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn't just something we celebrate. It's key to our success. We're committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger: our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Carl Byrne Team Leader Development Services on 04•• ••• 972 or [email protected]. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications closing Thursday, 15 October 2026

📌 Senior Development Engineer (Launceston)
🏢 City Of Launceston
📍 Launceston