Development Assessment Engineering Officer
Play a key role in assessing development applications with a focus on drainage and flooding.
Development Assessment Engineering Officer
LHS 297508
Location: Western Sydney
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Your new company
Join a progressive and community-focused local council in Western Sydney, committed to delivering high-quality development outcomes and sustainable urban growth. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Join a progressive and community-focused local council in Western Sydney, committed to delivering high-quality development outcomes and sustainable urban growth. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Your new role
As a Development Assessment Engineering Officer, you will play a key role in assessing development applications with a focus on drainage and flooding. You’ll liaise with internal and external stakeholders, provide technical advice, and ensure compliance with relevant planning instruments and engineering standards.
As a Development Assessment Engineering Officer, you will play a key role in assessing development applications with a focus on drainage and flooding. You’ll liaise with internal and external stakeholders, provide technical advice, and ensure compliance with relevant planning instruments and engineering standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assess development application referrals related to drainage and flooding
- Provide administrative support to the Drainage Development Assessment team
- Liaise with developers, consultants, and internal departments to resolve issues and negotiate outcomes.
- Monitor and record incoming development application referrals
- Maintain accurate records using TechnologyOne, CM9, and GIS systems
- Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering specifications and processes
- Ensure all tasks are completed within required timeframes and service level agreements
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering
- Previous experience assessing development applications in a local government setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate effectively
- A commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience using TechnologyOne, CM9, and GIS systems
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high workloads
Desirable:
- Experience using the NSW Government Planning Portal
- Knowledge of Council’s DCP and the Local Government Act
What you'll get in return
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Exposure to a wide range of development projects
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
If you're interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
LHS 297508
Summary
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Industry
- Government & Public Services
- Location
- NSW - Western Sydney
- Specialism
- Engineering
- Ref:
- 2958115
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Lucille Kotze, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square
Telephone: 0280626102
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