Senior Development Engineer

CCC; Hobart; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13.5% superannuation

Descripción de la vacante

Clarence City Council in Hobart, Australia, seeks an experienced development engineer to assess complex proposals and provide expert engineering advice. You’ll help shape outcomes for the community and council through sound judgement and technical leadership.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with substantial development engineering experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication.

Formación

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) with significant development engineering experience.
• Experience assessing complex development proposals and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, development and engineering legislation and approvals.
• Ability to provide sound technical advice and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Current driver’s license, National Police Check (within 6 months), and White Card.

Responsabilidades

• Assess complex development applications, subdivisions and infrastructure proposals and provide expert engineering advice.
• Shape development outcomes by collaborating with developers, consultants, agencies and the community.
• Review designs, reports and strategies to meet Council standards.
• Provide technical leadership and peer support to Development Engineers and staff.
• Contribute to engineering policies, standards and processes.
• Support strategic projects for future growth and infrastructure needs.

Conocimientos

Engineering judgment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Educación

Civil Engineering degree

Herramientas

White Card

Driver's license

Police check

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for an experienced development engineer who enjoys working on projects that need a deeper level of technical assessment and professional judgement. From major subdivisions to strategic growth opportunities, you’ll help ensure development delivers the right outcomes for the community, Council and future infrastructure needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Assess complex development applications, subdivisions and infrastructure proposals, and provide expert engineering advice.
• Help shape development outcomes by working with developers, consultants, government agencies and the community.
• Review engineering designs, reports and infrastructure strategies to ensure they meet Council standards and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and peer support to Development Engineers and other staff, contributing to capability development and consistent technical practice.
• Contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards and processes that support high-quality outcomes.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives that help plan for the city’s future growth and infrastructure needs.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and significant experience in development engineering, civil design or local government engineering.
• Experience assessing complex development proposals, subdivisions and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, development and engineering legislation, standards and approval processes.
• The ability to provide sound technical advice, solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with developers, consultants, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• A current driver’s licence, a National Police Check certificate dated within 6 months and Construction Industry White Card (or willingness to obtain).

Bonus points if you have

• Experience preparing evidence or submissions for planning appeals, tribunals or similar statutory processes.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Ginny Tan (Manager Development Engineering) on [e-mail] or 03 6217 9702.

Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Applications Open

Permanent, Full Time

Base salary between $109,983.20 and $126,537.38 (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation

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