Development Engineer - Team Leader

Job No: BRC907
Location: Bathurst

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking applications for the role of Subdivision Team Leader. This position principally involves the project delivery of Council's land development program, which involves the design, approvals and delivery of substantial subdivisions each year. 

The Subdivision Team Leader oversees a number of technical staff with responsibilities related to subdivision engineering development input, land acquisition, WHS compliance and environmental assessments within the Engineering Services Department, in a friendly team working environment. 

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and have relevant Project Management Experience. You will be required to have extensive subdivision design expertise in AutoCAD Civil3D (Civil Site Design) and relevant drainage software (XPStorm) and contract management experience. 

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification acceptable for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia)
  • Demonstrated ability in Project Management of municipal works
  • High level experience with AutoCAD software, including Civil Site Design
  • Demonstrated civil design skills, including stormwater design
  • Advanced ability to accept authority and accountability
  • Minimum 7 years' post graduate experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety Legislation
  • Possess WHS General Induction for Construction (White Card)
  • Possess a current NSW Drivers Licence. 

What we can offer

  • Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
  • Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
  • Corporate Gym Membership to Stay active and healthy
  • Training & Development to expand your skills
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services whenever you need them

 

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

 

Salary: 2,025.42 to $2,127.95 per week + superannuation + 3.5% civil liability allowance 

Position Status: Permanent Full-time 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 9 November 2025, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Ryan Valois - 02 6333 6184

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job. 

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.