Development Assessment Engineer (temp and permanent position available)

Job Description

Development Assessment Engineer (temp and permanent position available) Posted: 07/03/2025 Closing Date: 25/03/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Engineering, Government, Defence & Emergency ABOUT US Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations. We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council. Some of these benefits include: A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork Access to annual flu shots. Annual skin checks. Opportunity to salary package. Opportunity for flexible work arrangements. Out of hours Social Club. Access Employee Assistance Program. Can and soft-plastic collection. The ability to make a tangible difference to your community. 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer. Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions. Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place. Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. To view the Position Description please click the hyperlink (or 'Apply' if on Seek, LinkedIn or Indeed) Key Responsibilities and Functions Develop and implement infrastructure design standards, as well as transport planning and traffic management policies and practices, to be used throughout the Shire. Maintain standards in line with current practice, technology development, environmental considerations and community expectations. Ensure private development within the municipality meets the required design and other standards in association with the Council's Town Planning Department. Facilitate planning referral process where required as it relates to Infrastructure Design and Traffic Management requirements. Coordinate appropriate responses to subdivision proposals and the assessment of Infrastructure designs for the purpose of subdivision. Complete regular site visits and ensure the quality of work completed by developers meets the standards established in the planning permit and approved construction drawings. Determine legal points of discharge for developments according to QA documentation, ensuring that referral timelines are met and including an inspection of each point as per CEO Directive. Undertake crossing inspections by checking the construction on site and levels if appropriate as required. Develop ongoing management plans for assets when requested. Participate in Council advisory and consultative committees as requested. Maintain strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council's ability to negotiate effectively with contractors or developers. Assist in minimising Council's risks and participate as required in Council's Risk Management Strategy. Other duties as may be directed from time to time. Although an employee may be appointed to a particular position, Council may ask for duties to be carried out in other areas that are within their range of skills, competence and training. Desired Skills and Experience Key Selection Criteria Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with eligibility to be assessed for registration in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act 2019. Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills. Extensive experience in the design and implementation of civil engineering works. High quality oral and written communication skills. Previous experience in assessing land development proposals. Essential qualifications and experience Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with an ability to be assessed for Registration in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act 2019. Experience in the design of civil infrastructures, predominantly roads and storm water drainage. Current Driver's Licence. National Police Check. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience in civil construction supervision. Previous experience in Local Government in a similar role. #J-18808-Ljbffr