Help Shape the Future of Tweed.
We're seeking a skilled civil engineering professional to assess, inspect and certify subdivision and development projects that contribute to the growth and liveability of our region. Working closely with developers, consultants, the community and internal stakeholders, you'll provide trusted engineering advice and help deliver safe, sustainable and compliant infrastructure for our growing community.
- a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
- a permanent full time position
- 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
- Fully maintained lease back vehicle option
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -
- A Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) highly regarded) together with demonstrated experience in development engineering, civil infrastructure and development assessment, including the ability to assess, certify and inspect subdivision and development projects in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and Council requirements.
- Strong technical knowledge of engineering design principles, Australian Standards, local government legislation and infrastructure delivery practices, coupled with sound professional judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies, Councillors and the community.
- A proactive and organised professional who can manage competing priorities, prepare clear technical reports and recommendations, and work autonomously to deliver high-quality assessment, certification and infrastructure acceptance outcomes.
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Friday 18 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a degree in Civil Engineering?
Outline your qualifications in Civil Engineering, including your eligibility for Associate or higher Membership of Engineers Australia. Describe how your education, professional development and experience have prepared you for assessing engineering aspects of subdivision and development projects.
Detail your demonstration experience of a subdivision or development project where you were responsible for assessing engineering designs and associated infrastructure.
Detail your experience inspecting and certifying engineering infrastructure works within a subdivision or development environment.
Provide details that demonstrates your negotiation skills when dealing with developers, consultants, contractors, council staff, or other stakeholders. What was the issue, how did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome?
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