Engineering Officer

4 hours ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time $93,144 - $318,876 per year
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Salary: $91,148 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
  • 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
  • Located at Nowra Administration Building
  • Applications close Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (at midnight)

About the Role

This position provides quality advice and service and ensure development occurs in accordance with Shoalhaven Water's requirements. This includes:

  • Provide advice to development applicants and/or their agents on requirements, policies, processes, and procedures for their proposed development.
  • Undertake assessment of development applications within adopted guidelines and propose conditions that ensure compliance within adopted policies and legislation.
  • Undertake assessment of proposed works designs to ensure compliance with adopted standards/guidelines.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

  • Associate Diploma/Diploma of Civil or Environmental Engineering, or advanced study for either qualifications; or equivalent qualifications
  • Experience in water industry administration/supervision - construction and engineering administration, supervision and/or construction
  • Current Class C drivers' licence
  • Proof of Right to work in Australia

How to ApplyTo submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

  1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
  2. Outline the relevant experience you have in the water/sewer or development engineering roles/industry and what qualifications do you hold?
  3. What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc.
  4. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
  5. Provide an example where you had to explain a technical issue to a non-technical audience (developer, residents, or customers, etc.)

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Manali Kherodiya - Development Engineer

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

  • Generous leave entitlements
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Option of flexitime for indoor staff
  • 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
  • Flexible and remote working arrangements
  • Novated lease arrangements available
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.

We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

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