Development Engineer (Remote)

Development Engineer | City of Parramatta | Australia

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for this position is responsible for engineering assessment of applications, subdivision instruments and the provision of engineering advice.

On a daily basis you will:

• Undertake pre-lodgement and development application referrals including but not limited to an assessment of Stormwater management, Earthworks, Water Sensitive Urban Design requirements and associated modelling, Traffic (when no referral to Traffic Engineer), and consideration of flood impacted sites as appropriate.
• Identify engineering issues and negotiate solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate and/or act for Council in internal and external forums including planning panels and the NSW Land and Environment Court.
  Provision of professional of engineering written and verbal advice and guidance to the public and staff across the organisation to the highest standard and in a time efficient manner.
• Assess applications under the Local Government Act as relevant to Development Engineering and subdivision and conveyancing instruments.
• Preparing referral assessment reports for determination by Council and planning decision making bodies.

About You

The successful candidate should have previous experience as an engineer across a range of development types.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering
• Current motor vehicle Driver Licence
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique
• Excellent project, technology, and time management skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, presentation and negotiation skills and experience
• An understanding of the NSW planning framework relevant to Development Engineering Assessment
• Operate stormwater drainage design software e.g., DRAINS software to a basic level.
• Operate GIS software to an intermediate level.
• Operate stormwater quality assessment software e.g., MUSIC software to a basic level.
• Operate TRAPEZE software to a basic level.

What’s on offer

We are offering a 12 month term contract with an attractive remuneration from $101,563.70 to $111,820.26 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Rodney Pavitt on (02) 8839 4004 or email rpavitt@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 2nd February 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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