Development and Planning Engineer
- Work Type: Permanent Full Time
- Location: Emerald
- Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
About the Role
The Development & Planning Engineer will be responsible for the assessment of Town Planning development applications and setting standards and requirements of council to protect existing infrastructure and ensure current levels of service to existing consumers are not diminished by developments.
The role is also responsible for setting reasonable and relevant conditions requiring the developer to construct sufficient and appropriate infrastructure to service the proposed development, giving consideration to council’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
In addition, the role will also compile and collate data to inform council’s future infrastructure requirements and will act as council’s representative in monitoring and implementing Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG).
Responsibilities of the Role
- Service Delivery. Responsible for ensuring all development application assessments, associated operational works and associated compliance matters are in accordance with the applicable engineering standards and assist and/or liaise with other council departments, other sections within the Infrastructure and Utilities department, and external agencies on relevant matters.
- Technical Skills and Expertise. Understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation and council policies applicable to the functions within the local government development engineering. Read and interpret detailed engineering plans.
- Legislation. Knowledge of relevant legislation including Local Government Act, 2009 and Regulations and Planning Act, 2016.
- Information Delivery. Producing high standard reports, correspondence and advice to internal and external clients relevant to disciplines within the unit.
Additionally, this position may be required to conduct other duties as lawfully directed by the reporting manager.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position you must respond to each dot point below (1-2 page document). Please ensure each selection criteria is clearly labelled.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to methodically problem solve.
- Familiarity with Planning Act, 2016 and its requirements and timeframes, civil design, construction techniques and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of road, stormwater, water, sewerage design and construction contract specifications.
- Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and knowledge of asset management, maintenance and life cycle costs for infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with customers at all levels in a professional and courteous manner.
- Civil Engineering Degree or Tertiary qualifications in Engineering
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual position, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment including Drug & Alcohol testing
- Qualification check
- Reference checks
Council will arrange these checks for the preferred candidate following interview.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents: 1. A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and qualifications. 2. A separate document with a short statement addressing each selection criteria. 3. Your resume, including a minimum of 2 referees.
For further information
Please review the POSITION DESCRIPTION or contact Kym Downey, Manager Project Development and Contract Delivery on 1300 242 686 within business hours.
Benefits
There are some great benefits working for Council, including:
- A generous superannuation scheme – 12% for employees contributing 6%, total 18% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Corporate uniform allocation and PPE provided
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Rostered days off
Applications close: 12 Noon, Monday 30 September 2019
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