Engineering Assessment Coordinator — Growth & Infrastructure Lead

McArthur; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Engineering Assessment to lead and mentor the Engineering Assessment team within the Planning and Development function. You will guide the evaluation of development applications addressing the Townsville City Plan and planning legislation while delivering practical, safe outcomes.

Your role spans subdivisions, roads, drainage and municipal asset design, with a focus on timely, high-quality engineering advice and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Eligible for corporate membership of Engineers Australia.
• Extensive experience in design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Senior leadership experience in development assessment.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, schemes, codes and standards.
• RPEQ registration is highly desirable; NER or CPEng status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the multidisciplinary engineering assessment team.
• Influence major housing and infrastructure projects and Townsville's growth.
• Guide complex assessments of roads, water, sewer, drainage and flooding designs.
• Review complex technical material and advise on development conditions.
• Contribute to Infrastructure Agreements and monitor team performance.
• Translate engineering matters into clear client-facing guidance and negotiate conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Engineering Assessment to lead and mentor the Engineering Assessment team within the Planning and Development function. You will guide the evaluation of development applications addressing the Townsville City Plan and planning legislation while delivering practical, safe outcomes.

Your role spans subdivisions, roads, drainage and municipal asset design, with a focus on timely, high-quality engineering advice and stakeholder