Development Engineer Construction

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Development Services Branch sits within the Sustainable Growth and Planning Department and plays a critical role in enabling sustainable development across the region. The team works closely with industry, stakeholders and the community to deliver timely, customer-focused development assessment, engineering advice and advocacy. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation and sustainability, the Branch contributes to shaping one of Australia’s fastest growing and most liveable regions

As a Development Engineer Construction, you will provide high-level technical supervision of developer-delivered construction activities, ensuring infrastructure is delivered to Council standards. This role is central to achieving sustainable growth outcomes by influencing construction and handover of developer-delivered assets. You’ll work across diverse projects, engage with key stakeholders and contribute to delivering infrastructure that supports thriving communities

Key Responsibilities

• Assess engineering, environmental and infrastructure impacts of development construction activities
• Conduct site inspections, audits and testing of civil works
• Consult and negotiate with stakeholders, including developers and consultants

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

• You are a qualified engineering professional (or have equivalent experience) with strong knowledge of civil construction and development processes.
• You bring a solid understanding of legislation, planning schemes, construction standards and sustainable engineering practices, enabling you to deliver compliant and practical solutions.
• You are a confident communicator who can engage, influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to the broader community.
• You are analytically minded with strong project and data interpretation skills, and can prepare clear, professional reports and recommendations that drive outcomes.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Simon Aalbers during business hours on 07 5475 9870.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.