Civil Engineer

Lithgow City Council is seeking a highly skilled Development and Compliance Engineer to join their team. As a key member of the council, you will be responsible for providing engineering advice to stakeholders, undertaking integrated and responsive delivery of engineering assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

• Provide engineering liaison for development applications and assess engineering aspects of development applications
• Manage Council's construction certificate program and assess and approve engineering aspects of Construction Certificates
• Manage Council's subdivision program and approve subdivision certificates for subdivisions submitted
• Manage Council's approvals under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 for Footpath Trading, Driveway / Footpath Constructions, Road Encroachments, and Hoardings program
• Prepare Council reports and undertake special projects as directed

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an Australian University or relevant overseas qualifications suitable for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work-related experience in the field of civil engineering
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Roads Act and related legislation, regulations and codes
• Previous experience in compliance roles, including interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a high level of communication abilities/skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs and Civil Engineering software computer skills including AutoCAD or similar
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety

• Previous Local Government experience
• Awareness of subdivision design trends
• A working knowledge of land use planning principles and guidelines

• Between $1,713.44 and $1,904.19 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week

To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.