Engineering Compliance Officer

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Vacancy Number

ER2185

Position Title

Engineering Compliance Officer

Employment Status

Fixed Term Full Time- Ending June 2026

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Bundall

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 6

Salary

$111,386 - $118,538

Hours

40

About the team

Contributed Assets plays a critical role in ensuring the infrastructure delivered by developers is safe, fit for purpose, and built to last. We are responsible for ensuring compliance of all developer-contributed civil assetsparticularly during construction and handover phases—across community-facing infrastructure such as transport networks, utilities, and open space.

Our team works across the full lifecycle of developer-contributed assets. From reviewing approved construction plans and conducting site inspections to coordinating handovers and managing defect rectification, we make sure everything is built right and ready to serve the community. We also provide technical expertise to support projects that align with the City's strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

We shape the infrastructure that keeps the Gold Coast safe, connected, and thriving. Our work supports a wide range of unique development projects—from roads, stormwater and sewer systems to public open space and landscaped assets.

About the role

As part of the Contributed Assets Branch, you'll be actively involved in multiple stages of the construction process, using your skills and experience to help deliver developer-contributed infrastructure projects from pre-start through to completion.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert engineering direction, oversight, and quality assurance to confirm that civil infrastructure constructed by the development industry meets the City's required standards, specifications, and long-term infrastructure performance expectations.
• Ensure all civil works approved as part of a Development Approval (OPW) are constructed in accordance with the City of Gold Coast Land Development Guidelines (LDG), relevant conditions of approval, and applicable provisions of the City's Planning Scheme.
• Represent City at construction site meetings, pre-starts, and statutory inspections, actively promoting compliance with City processes. Provide professional guidance to developers and contractors on addressing non-compliant or impractical designs.
• Review and provide guidance on minor redesigns of approved engineering drawings to ensure alignment with approved landscape intent, engineering principles, and compliance with LDG requirements.
• Provide recommendations and technical advice to the line leader regarding public civil infrastructure bonds, including adequacy, release, and compliance status.
• Assess submitted as constructed QA documentation for civil infrastructure assets for compliance with the LDG and City requirements to ensure accurate asset handover and integration into City records.
• Manage the City's compliance procedures relating to constructed civil works, including the review of engineering compliance submissions, bond assessments, and the procurement of associated rectification works where required.
• Adhere strictly to all applicable operational policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain consistency, transparency, and integrity in project delivery and compliance management.
  Provide support to the Senior Engineering Compliance Officer by assisting with complex technical assessments, stakeholder engagement, and resolution of non-compliance issues, as directed.

We're looking for people who have:

• Solid construction or site management experience, ideally with a strong understanding of civil infrastructure delivery who can hit the ground running in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in engaging a wide range of stakeholders to ensure projects progress smoothly.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience in construction management.
• A current C Class Driver's Licence (unrestricted).
• A current General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• A customer-focused mindset in all aspects of your work.
  A positive, energetic attitude and enjoy working collaboratively within a team.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
• 4% Certified Agreement pay increase October 2025

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Naz Nahar

Contact

Closing Date

Sunday 7th September 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.