About The Team

City Development is responsible for the management and assessment of development applications, developer contributions, planning appeals, research, and the provision of planning, building and technical advice.

Within City Development, the Engineering and Landscape Assessment (E&LA) Business Unit is responsible for the assessment of operational work applications (detailed designs) and providing technical advice on engineering, environmental and landscaping matters for new subdivisions and material change of use applications. E&LA works closely with our colleagues in the Infrastructure Gold Coast department, including asset managers and the contributed assets teams.

The Engineering and Landscape Assessment Business Unit works in a fast paced environment which provides great opportunities to work with industry on development projects and have a real impact on the City’s future!

About Your New Role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to fill numerous engineering vacancies within the E&LA business unit.

We are looking to establish a new team, full of new people, who will pioneer a new way of working withinCity Development. The new team will be responsible for assessing development applications across all engineering disciplines including water supply, sewerage, solid waste, stormwater, flooding, roads, geotechnical, and transport. This will provide new team members with the opportunity to gain engineering knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines and manage the various opportunities and risks associated with each discipline.

The City will provide training and access to experienced professionals who will assist with getting this new team up and running. There will also be opportunities for engineers to attend site inspections to see the impact of their work and improve the way we work with other teams within the City. We are actively seeking people who are motivated to learn and happy to be involved with creating a new way of working in City Development.

In keeping with the City’s commitment to flexible working, we are keen to see applications from all suitable engineers, including those who are full time in the industry and those who are returning from parental leave or other extended leave from work (travel etc.). The City is willing to work with people who have commitments outside of work (such as school drop off or study) and negotiating a flexible work arrangement. We are also happy to look at job share arrangements for the right candidates where part-time work works better for you. We have jobs which need doing, and we are open to trying new ways of getting the work done!

We are looking for people with various levels of skill and experience. Should a candidate be suitable for a position, the level/salary offered will be based on the available role and the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

We’re Looking For People Who

• Are outcomes and solutions focussed!
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or are currently studying a degree in engineering (including associate degrees).
• Have varying levels of experience in engineering and land development.
• Are keen and motivated to learn.
• Are proficient in professional communication (written and verbal).
• Deliver high quality service to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately.
• Are proficient in technology and are able to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Can effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Can interpret and implement engineering standards and associated legislation or be willing to learn. (The City will provide training specific to your role).
• Maintain a positive attitude towards feedback and personal/professional development.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate familymember
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your online application. Upload your Resume (of no more than 3 pages) with a Cover Letter (of no more than 1 page) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role. Make your cover letter stand out by specifically explaining how you are suitable for this opportunity based on what we are looking for!

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Roman Thomas

Contact Number

0466 925 609

Closing Date

Sunday 2nd June 2024

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.