Development Engineering Team Leader

Elevate your career: Lead a team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Why you'll love this role

In
this leadership role, you will guide and mentor the Development Engineering
team to deliver high-quality outcomes for our growing community. You'll oversee
the assessment of development applications, provide expert engineering advice,
and ensure drainage and civil works comply with Council standards. This is your
opportunity to shape sustainable urban growth while supporting a team that
values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

This
role is also part of Banyule's Leadership Network – you'll have opportunities
to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context
and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based
expertise.

What you'll do

As
Development Engineering Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, guide and motivate the Development Engineering team on
  projects and daily tasks.
• Provide specialist engineering advice for the review and approval
  of stormwater drainage and civil works associated with development
  proposals.
• Ensure development approvals align with legislation, planning
  permits, Council policies, and engineering standards.
• Deliver timely and accurate advice to the community, Councillors,
  and internal teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Council's drainage
  infrastructure program, from investigation through to handover for
  construction.
• Participate in policy development and the preparation of stormwater
  management strategies.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised
  by Engineers Australia.
• Current registration as a practising professional engineer under
  the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 (Vic) (or eligible
  for exemption as provided by the Act).
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising technical staff,
  consultants, and contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge in development and stormwater drainage
  engineering, including OSD4 software or equivalent hydraulic modelling.
• Ability to prepare complex reports and represent Council at VCAT,
  Panels, and with external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and
  government processes relating to development engineering and drainage
  systems.

What's on offer

• A permanent full-time position, salary from $105,724.83 to
  $117,953.20 per annum (excluding Super).
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid
  parental leave – partner.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements, with a monthly RDO.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport

Pre employment requirements:

• Drivers licence

How to apply:

Applications close: 6October 2025at11.45pm.Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key
selection criteria and setting out your achievements aligned to the
requirements of the position.

For further details about this position, please see the position
description. If you have any questions, please call Sanjev
Sivananthanayagamon for a chat.

Why choose Banyule?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on
our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service
excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment
of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work
environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value
diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you
have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you
to inform us through your application or email 

Our Values: Our
employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of
respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in
our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in
partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion
for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier
and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your
career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at
Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our
community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,
sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,
participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster
harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender
equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality
Action Plan

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri
Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,
who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's
history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart
in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a
better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to
the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations
and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe
organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where
children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively
listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions
that affect their lives.