The Engineering, Design and Standards Branch is responsible for infrastructure engineering, design, survey, specifications, asset standards, electrical infrastructure and contributed assets across all customer and community facing infrastructure classes.
About the role
We are seeking an Engineering Compliance Officer to provide specialist technical expertise in the assessment, approval, and compliance of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
Assess development applications and apply compliance conditions for water, recycled water, and wastewater services
Manage non-standard water and sewer connections, including live works, shutdowns, and bypass arrangements
Review and approve construction methodologies, QA documentation, commissioning, and As-Constructed data
Conduct site inspections and resolve design or construction conflicts to ensure compliance with approvals and standards
Provide technical input into standards, products, and best-practice outcomes, working collaboratively across teams
We're looking for people who have:
Bachelor's degree of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge
Substantial knowledge and/or experience in the design and construction of all facets of water and sewer assets
Substantial knowledge of the SEQ D&C; Code and the requirements within
Knowledge and understanding of legislation and by-laws including: Workplace Health and Safety Act and relevant Code of Practice, Environmental Protection Act, Water Act ****
Knowledge and understanding of the development planning and approval process, the conditions and their application
Knowledge and experience using quality management systems, including ****, *****, HACCP and ****.
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills including an ability to articulate complex issues in a changing environment.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures




Ability to work productively in a team environment and to foster good relationships with other team members and all levels of management
Ability to engage with all users of water, recycledwaterand sewer networks in a positive manner
High levelof technicalexpertise, with strong influencing, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in an office environment, on a construction site and in a customer's premises.
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Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.
We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia.
We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, adaptable working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
Closing Date
Monday, 26 October **** at 11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
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📌 Engineering Compliance Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
📍 Gold Coast