Development Engineer (Secondment)

Parkes Shire Council; Parkes; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

35 hour working week with RDO

Four weeks Annual Leave

My Leave

Long Service Leave after five years

Salary packaging options

Wellness Programsand Health & Wellbe

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council in Parkes, NSW, seeks a Development Engineer for a 12‑month internal secondment, full time with a nine‑day fortnight. The role ensures infrastructure meets standards, is safe, compliant and sustainable, and supports development within the Parkes SAP, working with Planning, Operations and Asset teams.

You will provide engineering advice to developers, consultants and the public, and undertake survey, design, estimating and contract administration for works carried out by

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in development engineering and subdivision assessment within local government.
• Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and Roads Act.
• Experience in preparing engineering conditions of consent for Development Applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare reports and technical correspondence.
• High level of computer literacy with relevant software.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Current SafeWork NSW White Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering conditions for development proposals and audit/enforce standards on design and construction.
• Develop engineering response to development matters including storm water, roads and infrastructure.
• Engineering design development assessment and compliance.
• Certification and inspections of subdivision works.
• Assist to review plans to defend civil liability claims.
• Provide engineering design and construction plans for traffic, parking, roads, footpaths, water, sewer and drainage.

Skills

Communication & negotiation

Engineering survey & design

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NSW Planning Portal

Austroads standards

TfNSW standards / local government standards

Local government engineering standards

NSW Driver’s Licence

SafeWork NSW White Card

Job description

Parkes Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and detail oriented employee to undertake an internal secondment as Development Engineer for a period of twelve (12) months offered on a full time basis with a nine-day fortnight arrangement. This role plays a key part in ensuring all infrastructure meets Council standards and is safe, compliant and sustainable, protecting Council from long‑term financial and operational risks. You will also support development within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and work closely with Planning, Operations and Asset teams. As the Development Engineer you will be required to provide technical advice to developers, consultants, the general public and Council staff in regards to engineering aspects of development proposals in Parkes Shire and also providing engineering survey, design and estimating and contract administration for works to be carried out by Council's workforce.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare engineering conditions for development proposals and, where appropriate, assign, audit and enforce standards on design and construction related to civil engineering works.
• Further develop Council’s engineering response to development matters including storm water management, roads and infrastructure.
• Engineering design development assessment and compliance
• Certification and inspections of subdivision works
• Assist council to avoid and defend civil liability claims and review of engineering plans and construction works associated with development
• To undertake other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council, within the scope of the person’s capabilities, knowledge and experience.
• To provide engineering design and construction plans and specifications for traffic, car parking, roads, streets, footpaths, water, sewer, drainage and town beautification.

More information about the role can be found in the Development Engineer Position Description.

About You

To excel in this role you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in development engineering, subdivision assessment or civil design review within local government or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and Roads Act.
• Experience in preparing engineering conditions of consent for Development Applications and assessing Section 138 applications.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Well‑developed communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of reports and technical correspondence.
• High level of computer literacy, including experience with relevant engineering and office software systems.
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Current and maintained SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card).

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering
• Experience using the NSW Planning Portal
• Knowledge of Austroads, TfNSW and local government engineering standards
• Experience in subdivision construction and certification processes
• Experience in local government operations and asset management principles
• Current Prepare a work zone traffic management plan (PWZ) qualification
• Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 15 of the Council's salary structure and offers a competitive salary circa $96,919 - $111,457 (depending on skills and experience) plus 3.5% Civil Liability, super and salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay.

Graduate engineers are also encouraged to apply, with consideration given to appointment at Grade 13 for a suitable graduate candidate.

Benefits Of Working At Council Include

• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance is payable
• 35 hour working week with a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• One week of My Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave (6.5 weeks) after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service.
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work‑life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two‑time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au