This role delivers expert civil engineering assessment of subdivision and development applications, ensuring compliance with Council standards, specifications, and legislation. You’ll apply strong technical judgement to resolve complex engineering matters and guide developers, consultants, Councillors, and the community toward high‑quality, compliant development outcomes.
About the role:
- Assess, approve and inspect public infrastructure, subdivisions and development works for Council.
- Use strong engineering judgement to evaluate complex applications and determine Subdivision Works Certificate.
- Carry out construction and final inspections to ensure full compliance with standards and legislation.
- Communicate confidently and resolve issues with developers, consultants, contractors and the community.
- Prepare clear reports, provide expert advice, coordinate across Council teams and support policy improvements.
What's on offer:
- Full-time, permanent position
- additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
- a base salary ranging from $98,191 per annum with competency-based increments up to $113,007 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Degree in Civil Engineering combined with relevant demonstrated skill and experience.
- Eligible for Associate or higher Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Competence in assessing engineering design for subdivision and development projects.
- Proven ability to evaluate construction of engineering infrastructure in a development context.
- Strong engineering judgement to ensure compliant, high‑quality design and construction outcomes.
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Demonstrated competence in negotiation, with the ability to resolve issues and achieve balanced engineering outcomes
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Tuesday 7 April at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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