Development Officer / Engineer

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

As a Development Officer / Engineer, you will provide expert construction advice to the development industry to achieve sustainable development across the Sunshine Coast. Working closely with industry stakeholders, you’ll deliver timely, customer-focused construction advice, and advocacy in engineering and construction management.

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• Deliver expert engineering advice to enable delivery of projects in compliance with development approvals.
• Investigate and resolve issues in stormwater, flooding, traffic, and earthworks in the field.
• Attend pre-start meetings, inspections, and audits to guarantee standards are met.
• Negotiate with developers, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Identify risks and implement corrective measures to protect Council’s interests.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline development assessment and asset handover.

About you

You’re an experienced engineering professional who thrives on delivering sustainable solutions. You bring:

• A recognised qualification in engineering, environmental engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of legislation, planning schemes, and codes, including the Planning Act 2016, Australian Standards andAustroads.
• Expertise in project management, technical analysis, and sound engineering practices.
• A commitment to ecologically sustainable development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Business acumen and proficiency with modern technologies and tools.
• A current C-class driver’s licence.

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 a number of 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 this 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 0408 071 319.

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.