Clarence Valley Council

Development Engineer

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know... Development Engineer

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $98,420 to $117,368 plus superannuation, per annum, plus civil liability allowance
• location - Grafton or Maclean (to be negotiated)
• access to leaseback vehicle
• flexible working arrangements 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 
• access to fitness passport
• assistance with relocation expenses 

About the role

Do you want an engineering role where you can make a real difference on the ground? The Clarence Valley Council currently has a vacancy for an experienced Development Engineer or Development Engineering Officer in our Development Services section to deliver best-practice outcomes for our community, the environment and the development industry.

Development Engineer with experience and/or drive to work across a range of engineering disciplines, you will provide professional advice across development applications, civil works and subdivisions, ensuring development is assessed and delivered to best-practice standards. 

The successful applicant will be outcomes-focused to contribute to the creation well-designed, sustainable and connected communities.

Download the position description for Development Engineer.

Development Engineering Officer - are you a recent graduate, or do you have relevant industry experience but no university qualification? We are also open to receiving applications from graduate level civil engineers (or similar qualification), as well as people with appropriate technical experience.

Download the position description for Development Engineering Officer

Are you interested in applying for the Development Engineering Officer position? Please click here to apply.

Contact

James Hamilton, Coordinator Development Services on (02) 6643 0233

Closing date

Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton or Maclean Office (to be negotiated), however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.