Senior Engineer Development

Play a key role in shaping the future of Tweed’s water and wastewater infrastructure - ensure development aligns with Council’s strategic objectives while representing the asset owner in planning, approvals and regulatory matters. 

About the role:

• Lead the Development section of the Water and Wastewater Unit, providing expert engineering advice and policy direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Council’s Water and Wastewater services in development-related matters, including planning, assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the assessment and approval of development applications under the Water Management Act and Local Government Act, including issuing relevant certificates and conditions.
• Oversee complex subdivision projects, coordinating multidisciplinary assessments across engineering, planning, legal and construction domains.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvement and strategic planning while representing Council in legal proceedings and acting for the Unit Manager when required.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $133,822 per annum with performance-based increments up to $148,699 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies) 
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A qualified Civil Engineer, eligible for NPER and Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia.
• Extensive expertise in water supply and wastewater (sewerage) design, with strong knowledge of relevant NSW legislation and planning frameworks.
• Proven experience in engineering assessment and approval of land subdivisions and developments involving public water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and prepare high-quality written reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated leadership, with experience managing and developing staff in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Current vehicle licence - car.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 21 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and are you eligible for NPER and Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia?
3. Please describe your experience in water supply and wastewater (sewerage) design, including any relevant projects and your specific role.
4. What is your understanding of NSW legislation and planning frameworks related to water and wastewater infrastructure, and how have you applied this knowledge in your work?
5. Provide an example of a development or subdivision project you assessed or approved, highlighting your role in ensuring compliance with water and wastewater infrastructure requirements.
6. Describe a time when you led a multidisciplinary team or managed staff on an engineering project. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

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