Western Downs Regional Council | $107K – $114K + Super | 9-Day Fortnight
Public Sector People are partnering with Western Downs Regional Council to appoint a Development Engineer — a key technical role supporting the delivery of sustainable and practical development outcomes across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a more balanced, community-focused environment, while still working across a broad range of development applications and infrastructure considerations.
The Role
Reporting to the Principal Planner, you will play a critical role in assessing development applications and providing engineering advice across a range of projects including subdivisions, roads, stormwater and infrastructure planning.
You will work closely with internal teams, developers and the community to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose outcomes aligned with Council’s planning framework.
You will:
- Assess Operational Works and development applications
- Review engineering reports including stormwater, flooding and traffic impacts
- Provide technical advice and recommendations on development proposals
- Undertake site inspections and ensure compliance with approvals and standards
- Contribute to infrastructure planning, policy and LGIP frameworks
- Engage with developers, consultants and community stakeholders
- Support pre-lodgement discussions and development outcomes
About You
You are a capable and pragmatic Development Engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative, community-focused environment.
You bring a strong technical foundation, but equally important is your ability to communicate clearly, build relationships and work towards practical outcomes.
You will bring:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
- Experience in development engineering, ideally across subdivisions and infrastructure
- Understanding of planning legislation and development assessment processes
- Ability to review technical reports (stormwater, flooding, traffic)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Why Join Western Downs Regional Council?
Western Downs Regional Council offers a stable, collaborative and community-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
This role offers:
- 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
- Work-from-home options where practical
- Manageable workload (approx. 6–10 DAs per week across the team)
- Supportive and stable organisational culture
- Opportunity to work closely with community and industry stakeholders
Apply Now
To apply please upload your CV and Cover letter via this advert or contact:
Adrian Holder
Lead Consultant – Public Sector People
adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Applications close Friday 22nd May at 5:00pm.
