Development Services Engineer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic, and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high-quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a qualified civil engineer on a permanent, full-time basis, with experience in assessing and approving engineering plans associated with the delivery of new civil infrastructure assets, such as roads, and drainage associated with urban development and greenfield subdivisions.

In this role, you will:

• Work within a team of engineers to assess civil engineering plans against our engineering guidelines, specifications, and development controls
• Provide timely and accurate civil engineering advice to internal and external customers regarding urban development
• Issue engineering approvals under the relevant legislation for civil works
• Conduct site inspections, provide advice, and support to our development inspectors.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant degree qualifications in a related field. e.g. Civil Engineering
• Extensive relevant experience
• Current class C driver’s licence
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, and Roads Act 1993
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with MS Office Suite, Design Software – AutoCAD, Drains, and Tuflow
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,165.24 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Leaseback vehicle or car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs. 

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.

Position description

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Closing Date:           Friday 5 December 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact Officer:       David Yee on 9839 6263

Internal ref:              BCC535