Lead Principal Engineer – Development & City Planning

Council Jobs; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 133.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award-winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Descrizione del lavoro

Brisbane City Council is seeking a senior Engineer to lead a skilled team in delivering development application assessments and conditional fulfillment for Brisbane’s growth. You’ll apply legislation and policy expertise, manage complex construction issues, and advise executives on technical engineering decisions.

The role includes hands-on supervision, mentoring, workload management and driving continuous professional development to build a high-performing team.

Competenze

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in line with Council’s Leadership Blueprint.
• Expertise applying best-practice engineering principles to assess infrastructure applications and construction compliance.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and standards.
• Well-developed organization and time management to handle competing priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience allocating day-to-day workloads, setting priorities, and monitoring performance.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Mansioni

• Lead engineers in delivering development application assessments and condition fulfillment.
• Apply high-level engineering judgement to resolve complex technical issues and advise Managers, Councillors and Executives.
• Manage day-to-day workloads, coach staff and drive continuous professional development.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and standards in engineering assessments.
• Provide expert technical guidance to support project delivery and governance.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Engineering principles

Legislation compliance

Time management

Discretion

Workload management

Communication

Formazione

Tertiary Engineering Qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Brisbane City Council is seeking a senior Engineer to lead a skilled team in delivering development application assessments and conditional fulfillment for Brisbane’s growth. You’ll apply legislation and policy expertise, manage complex construction issues, and advise executives on technical engineering decisions.

The role includes hands-on supervision, mentoring, workload management and driving continuous professional development to build a high-performing team.