Development Engineer

Permanent, Full time

Band 6

Salary $ 100, Super + Flexible Working

19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleThe purpose of the position is to provide civil engineering advice on design and construction approval processes related to new developments in our growth and established areas.

The engineering approvals of detailed design documentations and civil construction activities (earthworks, roads, drainage and general miscellaneous civil works) will be required to be conducted in accordance with Council policy and standards, corporate direction, statutory requirements and industry Best Practice.

As a key member of the Development Engineering Unit within the Urban Design & Transport department, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality, innovative and solution focused engineering assessments and advice in relation to the forward planning of established and growth areas and the construction of Council's new assets;
• Ensuring that design assessments and construction approvals are provided within required timeframes and in accordance with industry best practice and Council approved standards, guidelines and procedures.

Make a difference in our community

About youIdeally you will be qualified in Civil Engineering with five years' experience, have worked with a range of internal and external stakeholders, capacity to handle a busy workload, strong writing skills, understanding of the local government engineering, planning and statutory reporting frameworks, policies and procedures, as well as working positively in a team environment.

A thorough understanding of the sub-division process, ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and your proactive approach to facilitate positive outcomes through flexible and innovative engineering solutions, in partnership with the development community, will be a key to your success in this role.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Mark DiCristofaro, Coordinator Engineering Approvals, on

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm  Sunday 21 September 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.