Senior Subdivision and Development Engineer

Hawkesbury City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great environment

Education assistance

Wellbeing program

Long service leave

Training and development

Rewards program

Fitness passport option

Social club

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Senior Subdivision and Development Engineer on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). The role provides civil engineering advice for land and subdivision developments, with the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values innovation and community outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, have extensive design experience in development planning, and be able to present evidence in the Land and Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive design experience in development planning and engineering.
• Knowledge of EPA Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and related regulations.
• Experience as a witness in Court.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Background checks and medical declaration.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering advice on land and subdivision developments.
• Provide investigation, design and customer service support for Council’s engineering activities.
• Prepare evidence and present before the Land and Environment Court.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Development planning

Communication skills

Court witness experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Subdivision and Development Engineer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Part-time – 16 hours per week
• Salary Range $54K - $64K per annum
• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
• Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Engineering, the primary purpose of this role is to provide civil engineering advice relating to provision of land and subdivision developments as well as providing investigation, design and customer service support in relation to Council’s engineering activities.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience providing Civil Engineering advice on provision of land and subdivision developments. Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations. Demonstrated experience preparing evidence and presenting before the Land and Environment Court.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience in design and all areas of development planning and engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of EPA Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations
• Experience as a witness in Court
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family