The Hills Shire Council

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER OR SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

The Hills Shire Council is a growth centre with substantial built-form and land release development. The primary focus of this position is to provide timely and effective assessment of development applications and post consent certificates relating to engineering works for all types of development in accordance with relevant legislations, standards and industry best practice.

What this role looks like:

• Provide technical engineering advice and review of Development Applications for all types of development including preparing reports and engineering conditions of consent.
• Attend, contribute and provide advice for at pre-lodgement meetings, conciliation conferences and with court related matters.
• Act in the role of Principal Certifier for public infrastructure, driveway and stormwater work.
• Manage, assess and prepare reports for post consent approvals including subdivision works certificates, subdivision certificates, s138/68 approvals and preparation of final plans and instruments related to the registration of subdivisions.
• Respond to general engineering and subdivision enquiries

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• White Card – General Construction Induction
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of land use planning, construction methods and engineering processes and techniques and their application to development assessment
• Sound understanding of the land development process

Position details:

Senior Development Engineer (Permanent full-time role)

Salary: starting from $108K p.a. + Superannuation + Car Allowance of $14K

Development Engineer (Permanent full-time role)

Salary starting from $87K p.a. + Superannuation + Car Allowance of $14K

Benefits of working with us:

Along with a competitive rates of pay, being paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern office and an active Social Club

Next steps:

You may review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by 5pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged. Please outline the position you are applying for in your application i.e. Development Engineer or Senior Development Engineer.

 Feel free to reach out to the HR Team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check.

The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.