About the role
The Development Engineering Coordinator oversees the functions of the Development Engineering Section, including development assessment, infrastructure planning, and delivery of new Council assets. You will lead a team of professionals to provide Council, the public and developers with expert advice on civil engineering issues related to all kinds of development and delivery of urban infrastructure in new release areas. The role also provides strategic direction on land use planning initiatives, including rezoning applications, planning proposals and major infrastructure projects.
Essential criteria
- A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of local traffic engineering and transport planning.
- Extensive practical experience in all aspects of land development and civil infrastructure in Local Government.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment of all civil engineering issues associated with the planning, design and delivery of urban infrastructure in new release areas (including road works, drainage design, flood studies etc).
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation.
- Well-developed leadership and team management skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Current Class C Driver Licence
Penrith is a dynamic City offering engineering professionals a variety of challenges and exposure to a diverse range of experiences and opportunities for professional growth. In Engineering Services, we partner with staff across our organisation, people in our communities, state and federal agencies, businesses, and interest groups to deliver a range of programs and services to our City, including transportation, drainage, development engineering, and traffic management.
Salary: $137,913.00 - $159,639.00 per annum, plus 11.5% Superannuation and a 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
How to Apply
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 2 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Chloe Lammers, Secretary - Engineering Services on 4732 7962.
About Us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
Penrith is a dynamic City offering engineering professionals a variety of challenges and exposure to a diverse range of experiences and opportunities for professional growth. In Engineering Services, we partner with staff across our organisation, people in our communities, state and federal agencies, businesses, and interest groups to deliver a range of programs and services to our City, including transportation, drainage, development engineering, and traffic management.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
