Are you an experienced development engineering professional ready to lead a skilled team and play a key role in shaping growth across the Mackay region? This is an opportunity to step into a senior technical role where your judgement, leadership and stakeholder skills will directly support quality development outcomes for our community.
About this Opportunity:
Reporting to the Executive Manager Development Planning & Engineering, the Coordinator Development Engineering will lead a team of engineers and construction inspectors to deliver high-quality development assessment and engineering outcomes for the Mackay region.
As an Authorised Delegate, you will review and sign off assessment reports for Operational Works Permit Applications, Maintenance of Subdivisions and survey plans, ensuring decisions are technically sound, timely and aligned with legislation, standards and Council requirements.
This role requires strong leadership, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a busy environment. Success will rely on excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, applicants, developers, consultants, contractors and other external stakeholders.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering and have at least four years’ experience in a similar development engineering, assessment or local government role.
- Demonstrated experience in development assessment processes, including the ability to review technical documentation, provide sound engineering adviceand contribute to the assessment of Operational Works applications, subdivision maintenance matters and survey plans.
- A current QLD “C” Class driver’s licence and knowledge of local government and state government interactions are required.
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 https://www.discovermackay.com.au/
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
- Base Annual Salary $136,521.53 + applicable allowances
- Up to 18% Superannuation (Conditions Apply)
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- MRC are excited to offer a range of flexible working arrangements including 9 day fortnight roster, compressed work weeks and hybrid working.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
- Study and assistance programs for career development
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
- Active social club
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 1300 622 529.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role.
Applications Close:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy may close earlier than expected, so don’t delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.
Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Team by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
***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) and a criminal history check.
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.
