- Salary $113,894.10 - 132,116.36 p/a + super
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join our Development Assessment Services team, bringing expert technical advice and leadership to a broad portfolio of development projects.

Reporting to the Team Leader Development Engineer, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assess and report on engineering aspects of development applications and construction certificates
- Provide expert advice on Council's Development Control Plans and relevant engineering standards
- Mentor junior staff and act as team leader when required
- Represent Council in Land and Setting Court proceedings and provide technical evidence
- Oversee the checking and approval of engineering designs associated with development applications,



construction certificates and subdivisions
- Respond to public and stakeholder enquiries with clarity, professionalism, and authority

Qualifications, Skills & experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with development engineering matters
- Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Demonstrated project management experience
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of local government and environmental legislation
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive and progressive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

*Council's work from home policy allows up to 80% of hours to be worked from home.

Closes: 11:30pm, 02/11/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

📌 Senior Development Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Ku-ring-gai Council
📍 Sydney