Manager Development Engineering

**ABOUT US**

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. With a total of 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 coming from different birthplaces, Liverpool is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade. With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool's city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Liverpool City Council is guiding this rapid transformation and is seeking a Manager Development Engineering who will lead and manage the Development Engineering Unit to ensure the delivery of Council’s objectives in the provision of Traffic and Transport Services and Land Development Engineering.

The successful applicant will lead, manage and develop traffic and transport and land development professionals as well as related administration staff, in the provision, monitoring and reporting of traffic and transport and land development engineering services to achieve sustainable, balanced, consistent and timely outcomes which reflect the vision and expectations of Council and the Liverpool community. This role also requires Supervising Principal Transport Planner and two Coordinators and fostering a commitment to quality and performance in the delivery of these services.

The Manager Development Engineering will provide expert and timely professional advice to the Mayor and Councillors, the CEO, senior management, customers and other internal and external stakeholders on development engineering and policy issues with a key focus on sound, accountable, consistent and transparent decision-making and effective communication.

**ABOUT YOU**

You must also have a current class C Driver’s Licence.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- An attractive Annual Total Remuneration Package will be negotiated and will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. This position includes a Leaseback Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various Council offices
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year
- Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.
- This position comes with a vehicle allowance/leaseback vehicle.
- 35-hour working week
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Access to mentoring and coaching from Senior team members
- Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free parking available nearby.

**For further information about the position please contact** **the Director Planning and Compliance, Lina Kakish on **02 **8711 7497**.**

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**How to Apply**: Please click the 'Apply' button below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current resume, and respond to the key criteria questions.

**Eligibility for employment**
- Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process._

**_ Liverpool City Council is committed_**_ _**_to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential_**_._
- **It is a condition of employment at Liverpool City Council, that you must be Covid-19 vaccinated._