Student Development Engineer

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Personal/Carers Leave

Parental Leave

Uniforms

PPE provided

Learning and development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a Development Engineer (casual, 2-3 days per week) to support the Planning and Development Section with development application assessment and customer enquiries. You will work alongside experienced engineers, receive mentoring, and build practical knowledge of planning legislation.

The role is ideal for a student studying a Bachelor of Engineering, with opportunities to learn development assessment processes and local planning frameworks while contributing to

Qualifications

• Student in a Bachelor of Engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment of low-risk development applications.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide technical support to the Infrastructure Assessment Unit.
• Gain mentoring and hands-on experience in development assessment processes and planning legislation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Position Type:Casual (2-3 days per week depending on study requirements)

Salary Range:LGO1 ($39.31 - $45.12 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 23 August 2026.

About the Role:

As a Development Engineer, you'll be part of a supportive and experienced team within Council's Planning and Development Section, contributing to the assessment of development applications that help shape Townsville's future. Working alongside Senior Development Engineers and Development Engineers, you'll receive mentoring and hands-on experience while building your knowledge of development assessment processes, planning legislation and Council requirements.

In this role, you'll assist with the assessment of low-risk development applications, respond to customer enquiries, and provide technical support to the Infrastructure Assessment Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging engineer to develop practical experience, gain exposure to the Planning Act 2016 and local planning frameworks, and contribute to delivering positive outcomes for the community.

About you:

• Currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering
• A commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
• A willingness to learn development assessment and planning processes
• An interest in infrastructure assessment and town planning principles
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment
• Developing knowledge of development applications and relevant legislation would be highly regarded

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Rob

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au(for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.