Attractive salary package

Flexible working conditions

Full-time with a 19-day 4 week cycle

Is It Time for a Tree Change?

We are experiencing an increasing level of investment into our towns and villages and are seeking a driven and customer-centric Development Engineer to join our team. A key priority is a quality customer experience and development outcomes, with our planning and development services.

With spectacular landscapes, beautiful towns and villages, and excellent schools and infrastructure, the Southern Highlands is viewed as a great place to live and work, by an increasing number of professionals and families looking for a lifestyle change. The growth and investment have created an interesting variety of planning and development projects.

Among exciting developments in Wingecarribee Shire, are:

The large-scale Southern Highlands Innovation Precinct

Renewal of iconic Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong Town Centres

Ashbourne Estate release area, bringing housing diversity to Moss Vale

Renwick release area, growing a new community near Mittagong

Future work in seven identified new release living areas

We take a strategic approach to planning for the future and strive for development that builds on the unique character of each community, and the highly valued ‘green between’. Our people will help shape our shire through informed design, infrastructure, and economic growth. These positions are key in assessing, reporting and advising on development proposals and activities to ensure they meet Council’s planning objectives and legislative requirements.

Continuously building an even better place to live and work calls for a diverse team of passionate professionals, ready for a challenge . . . and a Tree Change.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Being part of the team at Wingecarribee Council offers the following benefits:

• Attractive salary with market allowance and 11% superannuation
• Flexible work options, such as working from home one day a week
• A 35-hour week with a day off every 4 weeks
• Health and Well Being focus, such as discounted gym membership
• Opportunities for professional development and training

About the role

Make a valued contribution to assessment and advising on engineering matters relating to development, including stormwater management, water and sewer infrastructure, road design. You will provide quality service to customers and applicants and communicate with civil, stormwater and traffic engineers to achieve satisfactory outcomes that meet relevant standards. You will complement the team, particularly providing expertise in assessing water and sewer proposals.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Prior to applying, please review the position description and clearly indicate on your application which position you are applying for.

Please upload your current resume and statement of claims against the essential criteria as shown in the position description and include detail and relevant examples of your skills and experience.

For further information about the role, please John McFadden - Acting Manager Development Compliance & Regulation on (02) 4868 0888.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 14 September 2023