SENIOR ENGINEERING OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services

Branch: Development Services 

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 plus superannuation  

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Brisbane CBD 

Our Business and Branch 

City Planning and Economic Development Services develops strategic planning policy, economic strategies, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane’s growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031.  

Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its inherent qualities while sustainably growing and shaping the city’s unique identity – its liveability, character, economy and environment.

Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices.

The Role  

The Senior Engineering Officer plays a key role in shaping quality development outcomes across Brisbane by providing expert engineering assessment and advice on medium to high‑risk development applications. The role ensures infrastructure such as roads, drainage, street lighting, traffic and transport assets, and donated works meet both statutory and Council standards. It also exercises delegated authority, interprets and applies legislation, and contributes to policy and process development under the City Plan.

Working within Development Services, the position collaborates closely with internal teams, customers, elected members and government stakeholders. It involves negotiating practical solutions, preparing technical reports and recommendations, and supporting learning and capability uplift within the team. With a strong customer‑focused approach, the role helps deliver safe, sustainable and consistent development outcomes that benefit the people who live, work, study and visit Brisbane.

To be successful you will have: 

• experience applying best‑practice engineering principles across traffic, transport, hydraulics, construction and stormwater aspects of development
• strong understanding of relevant legislation, with the ability to quickly learn Council policies and processes
• proven ability to manage high workloads, balance competing priorities and handle confidential information
• well‑developed negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills to influence quality development outcomes
• high proficiency in commonly used computer systems and software.

 Benefits of working for Council include:  

•  flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application.  Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role will require a minimum Bachelor of Civil Engineering, as well as a Criminal History Check and a valid/current C class drivers licence.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 23 February at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.