Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.

The role

This role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for managing the Development Engineering team within the Projects & Engineering department. The role is responsible for the coordination of development engineering including but not limited to strategic land use planning advice, pre-DA lodgment advice, engineering assessment of DA’s, construction certificates (civil works), development project surveillance, asset returns and Land and Environment Court advice.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar field and have demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements within the scope of this role.. Your well honed negotiation skills will allow you to liaise and build constructive and influential relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders, thus benefiting our local community. Naturally you will have excellent time management, skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines whilst working autonomously.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who is people orientated and strongly focused on developing and mentoring their team in order to achieve high quality outcomes.

What we offer?

• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary: Commencing salary circa $112,200 p.a. plus superannuation.

Package is inclusive of:

• Base salary $112,200 p.a. - $134,600 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Civil Liability Allowance (3.5% of base salary)
• Superannuation (11%)
• Leaseback vehicle agreement

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 17 September 2023 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Robert Scott , Director Infrastructure and Engineering Services, who is the hiring manager for this role. Robert can be reached on (02) 7955 7413 or at robert.scott@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Candice Plevey, Human Resources Business Partner, who is the HR representative for this role. Candice can be reached on (02) 7955 7107 or at candice.plevey@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply:

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.