Development Engineer

Development Engineer

• Assess & review DAs along with working on public or private land
• 35hrs per week, 9 day fortnight, based in Rockdale
• Between $98,342 - $110,143 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

The role is responsible for providing technical advice on engineering matters.  Provide assessment of engineering requirements for development applications, construction certificates, occupation certificates and other certificates in line with legislative provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

You can also expect to:

• Assess and condition development applications and applications for other works on public or private land in relation to engineering requirements to inform quality outcomes.
• Prepare specific conditions as required for inclusion in Development Consents.
• Provide technical advice and reports to ensure response timeframes and quality outcomes are met.
• Inspect and assess completed flood and stormwater management and other civil engineering works for development.
• Prepare evidence for submission to the Land and Environment Court and attend court where required.

About you

The ideal candidate is an effective team player with the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, which satisfies eligibility requirements for Member of the Institution of Engineers (Australia).
• Engineering experience relevant to development assessment.
• Working knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Current Driver's Licence Class C.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

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Deadline: Monday 10 November, 2025

Salary Range: $98,342 - $110,143 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.