A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC The opportunity As a newly created position within the structure, the Assets team are seeking a Development Engineer to provide professional engineering services and advice across the organisation, growing their team of 3 to a team of 4. With an ability to identify customer needs, and an equal ability to understand their perspective, you’ll deliver innovative and timely solutions in accordance with not only engineering standards, but Council’s policies and direction. · This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week access to a flexible working arrangement such as flexi-time WFH capability · Base Salary Range: $89,831 to $105,680 pa based on 35 hours / week 11.5% superannuation $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance $2,312 retention allowance civil liability allowance · You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description. Assist and contribute towards the identification, development, implementation, review and active promotion of guidelines, policies, procedures, and continuous business improvement initiatives Perform professional engineering work demanding a degree of originality, judgment, and knowledge in more than one field of expertise and provide responsive technical engineering advice and assessment to internal and external customers We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role Here’s what we’re looking for: · Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent, combined with experience in a related field · Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of engineering guidelines, standards and practices in relation to engineering planning, design, hydrology, hydraulics, road design, drainage design, civil construction practice, traffic engineering, geotechnical principles and environmental best practice · An ability to work independently and accept accountability and responsibility for actions · Demonstrated negotiation, innovative problem solving, and conflict resolution skills with respect to people, technical details and the political environment This is life at PSC · Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu · Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years · Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human · Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program · Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance · Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre · Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café · And lots more… Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know Applications Close: Midnight, 4 February 2025 Contact: Andrew Behrens, Engineering Services Manager, on 4988 0102 For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’ To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment. Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care. We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together