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 roleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our Development Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert engineering advice to support sustainable growth and infrastructure development on the MidCoast. You will ensure that projects meet the highest standards of compliance and deliver excellent customer service while implementing best practice processes and systems.Key responsibilities include:Delivering development engineering advice, encompassing all engineering considerations in relation to future public civil infrastructure needs.Conducting comprehensive engineering assessments of development applications, covering driveways, road construction, stormwater drainage and detention, traffic, and car parking.Issuing construction certificates for public engineering works.Representing Council at the Land and Environment Court.Proactively contributing to the continuous review, improvement, documentation, and maintenance of Council's engineering standards, practices, and processes related to development.Mentoring and coaching development engineering staff and other staff involved in the development engineering process.What you'll bringQualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field and/or relevant experience in development engineering.Demonstrated knowledge of the professional and legislative requirements within the scope of the role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate outcomes.Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring others in a team.A proven track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.Salary range $105,577 - $126,692 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).Additional 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance on top of the base salary.Vehicle arrangement: A fully maintained leaseback vehicle for both business and private use. (Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use).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.Want to know more?For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Paul De Szell, Director Liveable Communities who is the hiring manager for this role. Paul can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or ****** enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson, Senior Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ****** commitmentAt 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 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr