Senior Development Engineer

Ku-ring-gai Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Private leaseback vehicle

Fitness Passport

Health & fitness yearly reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council in Sydney's northern region is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead and advise on a broad portfolio of development projects within the Development Assessment Services team.

The successful candidate will report to the Team Leader Development Engineer, mentor staff, and represent Council in relevant proceedings while overseeing the checking and approval of engineering designs for development applications, construction certificates and subdivisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with development engineering matters.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on engineering aspects of development applications and construction certificates.
• Provide expert advice on Development Control Plans and engineering standards.
• Mentor junior staff and act as team leader when required.
• Represent Council in Land and Environment Court proceedings and provide technical evidence.
• Oversee the checking and approval of engineering designs for development applications, construction certificates and subdivisions.
• Respond to public and stakeholder enquiries with clarity, professionalism, and authority.

Skills

Civil Engineering

5+ years experience

Project management

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

• Salary $113,894.10 - 132,116.36 p/a + super
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join our Development Assessment Services team, bringing expert technical advice and leadership to a broad portfolio of development projects.

Reporting to the Team Leader Development Engineer, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and report on engineering aspects of development applications and construction certificates
• Provide expert advice on Council's Development Control Plans and relevant engineering standards
• Mentor junior staff and act as team leader when required
• Represent Council in Land and Environment Court proceedings and provide technical evidence
• Oversee the checking and approval of engineering designs associated with development applications, construction certificates and subdivisions
• Respond to public and stakeholder enquiries with clarity, professionalism, and authority

Qualifications, Skills & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with development engineering matters
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Demonstrated project management experience
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of local government and environmental legislation
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and progressive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

*Council's work from home policy allows up to 80% of hours to be worked from home.

Closes: 11:30pm, 02/11/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer