Development Engineer

About Us

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and lead and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

We are a progressive and proactive dynamic organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace.

Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council

 At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of:

1. Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive
2. Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
3. Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
4. Communication: We ensure open communication for all
5. Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
6. Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision

About the Role

Are you a civil or environmental engineer looking for a dynamic career with an organisation with a great workplace culture? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where you feel heard and respected?

We have the perfect opportunity to work in one of NSW’s most beautiful regions!

As a Development Engineer in our multi-award-winning organisation, you will support the Coordinator Building Surveyor in providing a complete service in relation to development assessment, specifically with respect to the engineering aspects of development.

What you will be doing:

• Providing professional advice, support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders with respect to the engineering aspects of development
• Assessing, evaluating and recommending on engineering aspects of development having regard to all relevant requirements.
• Assessing, determining and issuing development related applications including construction certificates and compliance certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
• Assisting Council to perform the functions of a Principal Certifying Authority with respect to subdivision work.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You: The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in civil/environmental engineering or similar discipline, or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level to competently carry out the duties of the position.

You will also possess demonstrated experience in engineering/technical development functions of a Local Government or private consultancy including the assessment and supervision of engineering aspects of land development; experience in the assessment of development related applications including development applications, construction certificates, subdivision certificates and water supply/sewerage/stormwater drainage work; demonstrated knowledge and application of engineering design and construction techniques associated with development including stormwater, on-site detentions, bio-retentions, road, transport and environmental practice.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council

If successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:

• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
• Weekly salary of $1666.61 to $2184.25 plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements including a rostered day off each month
• A focus on wellness including health and wellbeing programs and access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym and pool facilities
• The opportunity for career development and learning and development programs
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast

For further information regarding this role please contact Retha du Preez on 02 6566 3200.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
• Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.

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Applications close: Sunday, 31 March 2024 at 4:00pm.

Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. 

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.

Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.

In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.