Engineer - Development Services

The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Development Services Engineer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Our Development Services team are shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment of Moreton Bay, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

As an Engineer within the Development Services team, you will provide routine technical advice and undertake the engineering assessment of low complexity development matters and the impact of development on transport and stormwater infrastructure. You will be a team player and contribute to a positive team environment in order to achieve a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focused culture.

In addition, you’ll:

• Support the coordination of the development assessment process and the recovery of the cost of infrastructure, including negotiation of routine infrastructure agreements
• Undertake site inspections and investigations to support the engineering assessment of development applications including resolution of transport and stormwater issues
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare development application recommendations
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders to ensure quality service outcomes are achieved.

We are looking for passionate and capable Civil Engineers—whether you're a recent graduate ready to launch your career or a skilled professional seeking your next challenge—to join our dynamic team. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering assessment, compliance, and infrastructure delivery, using your knowledge and communication skills to shape sustainable and practical outcomes across development and infrastructure projects.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A current Driver’s Licence
• A valid Construction Induction Card (obtained within the last 2 years) or a commitment to obtain one prior to starting

Graduates will have the opportunity to:

• Build your expertise in planning, design, and construction of transport and stormwater infrastructure
• Be mentored by experienced professionals in applying planning legislation, policies, and engineering standards
• Develop stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills in real-world infrastructure and commercial agreements

Experienced engineers will:

• Apply your technical and strategic insight to complex infrastructure planning and compliance assessments
• Influence decision-making and shape development outcomes through your understanding of the State Planning Policy, SEQ Regional Plan, and local frameworks
• Play a key role in mentoring and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you.

 Position Description_Engineer Development Services.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.