Development Engineer

About the Role

Our Subdivision and Development Certification Team has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced professional to join the Team as a Development Engineer. As a Development Engineer, you will assess development applications and provide engineering advice to support sustainable growth and development within the community.

You will manage a range of development and post-consent approvals, review engineering designs and plans, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and Council requirements. Working closely with applicants, and internal stakeholders, you will help deliver high-quality development outcomes while providing exceptional customer service and technical guidance.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What you will be doing:

• Assess and provide technical engineering advice on Development Applications, including reviewing plans, preparing reports, and recommending engineering conditions of consent.
• Manage Development Applications through the assessment process, including preparing recommendations for approval or refusal and reporting to decision-making authorities.
• Evaluate subdivision and post-consent approvals, including Works Certificates, Subdivision Certificates, and related engineering and compliance approvals.
• Undertake environmental and engineering assessments for a range of urban and rural developments, considering factors such as infrastructure, stormwater, biodiversity, bushfire and land-related risks.
• Collaborate with applicants, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders by providing technical advice at pre-lodgement meetings, inspections, and other development-related forums.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and standards while delivering responsive customer service and resolving development-related enquiries.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or equivalent degree
• White Card - General Construction Induction
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Knowledge of engineering principals and ability to review plans against Australian Standards, Design and Construction Specifications and provide practical solutions.
• Well developed interpersonal, communication and customer service skills to liaise with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Benefits of working with us:

A salary of $93K per annum (plus Superannuation) + Car Allowance $15,191 per annum, paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in wellbeing initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers by 5pm Sunday 30 August 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged. Please contact Council’s HR Team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.