Senior Civil Engineer – Development & Infrastructure

Tweed Shire Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + 12% super

9 day fortnight

Lease back vehicle

Training & development

Flexible work options

Generous employment conditions

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to lead development engineering assessment and infrastructure delivery from its Murwillumbah base. Provide specialist advice to staff, developers and stakeholders, and mentor the engineering team to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a base salary with increments, 70-hour 9-day fortnight, lease-back vehicle, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) required and eligible for Associate or higher membership with Engineers Australia.
• Substantial experience in development engineering assessment, certification and infrastructure delivery.
• Experience in assessing complex subdivision and development infrastructure and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering advice to staff, developers, applicants, Councillors and community.
• Mentor engineering and technical staff; undertake peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Support succession planning and business continuity across the Unit.

Skills

Development engineering

Infrastructure delivery

Subdivision works

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reports

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

Tweed Shire Council is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to lead development engineering assessment and infrastructure delivery from its Murwillumbah base. Provide specialist advice to staff, developers and stakeholders, and mentor the engineering team to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a base salary with increments, 70-hour 9-day fortnight, lease-back vehicle, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.