Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer Join Mackay Regional Council as a Senior Development Engineer and play a key role in shaping civil infrastructure projects for a vibrant, growing region. This is your opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying a progressive work environment and excellent benefits. About this opportunity: As a Senior Development Engineer, you will: Lead the design, assessment, and construction of civil infrastructure projects. Provide expert advice and negotiate with developers and stakeholders. Mentor and guide engineering and technical staff. Contribute to the review and implementation of Council's Planning Scheme and policies. Ensure timely processing of complex development applications in line with legislation and service standards. Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent. Strong problem-solving, time management, and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication. Commitment to continuous learning, with support to achieve RPEQ registration. Why work for Mackay Regional Council? Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities. Discover more about the Mackay Region In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits: Base annual salary of $107,933.28 Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply). Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Flexible work arrangements with a 9 Day fortnight roster. May be eligible for salary sacrificing options. Study and assistance programs for career development. Learning and career development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program. Employee health and wellbeing initiatives. Active Social Clubs. Want to know more about this role? View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Lee on . How to apply: Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist). After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct. Applications Close: Thursday, 18 December 2025 Having troubles submitting your application? Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY ). Important information for applicants: To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr