Senior Development Engineer - Lead Sustainable Growth

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Flexible working

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead high-impact projects shaping a sustainable Sunshine Coast. You will oversee complex development applications, provide expert civil engineering advice and mentor a high-performing team.

The role requires a recognised Civil Engineering degree, Engineers Australia/ RPEQ registration, and strong expertise in development assessment and transport engineering. A hybrid WFH model is offered.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and RPEQ registration considered essential or highly desirable.
• Strong track record in development assessment and transport/traffic engineering.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of complex development applications, including civil and transport engineering.
• Provide expert engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach and support team members to achieve high performance.
• Manage compliance, inspections and delivery of development infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Development assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead high-impact projects shaping a sustainable Sunshine Coast. You will oversee complex development applications, provide expert civil engineering advice and mentor a high-performing team.

The role requires a recognised Civil Engineering degree, Engineers Australia/ RPEQ registration, and strong expertise in development assessment and transport engineering. A hybrid WFH model is offered.