- Great learning environment with opportunity to rotate and upskill
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Exciting graduate opening with Brisbane City Council
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Flexible working options
Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services
Branch: Development Services
Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 plus superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)
Work type: Multiple Temporary Full-time
Duration: Up to 2 years
Location: Brisbane Square, Brisbane CBD
Our Business
City Planning and Economic Development Services (CPEDS) is responsible for supporting local businesses, facilitating economic growth, planning for sustainable growth, and delivering development permitting services.
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 in alignment with the Brisbane Vision 2031.
Our Branch
Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices.
Engineering Services play a vital role in this multidisciplinary branch and our engineers are involved throughout the lifecycle of a development. We are made up of two key teams, Engineering Assessment and Engineering Compliance.
The Role
As part of the Development Services branch, you will apply your technical expertise to conduct electronic assessment of low-risk development applications. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policy and/or assessment of detailed design or construction of assets to be contributed to Council. You will provide low technical engineering advice to customers and assess engineering reports and site works related to road works, drainage and transport and traffic infrastructure, ensuring statutory and Council requirements are met. Reporting to the Principal Engineering Officer, officers will be based at Councils main office in Brisbane CBD.
Development Services branch supports flexible working options, working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (based on a full-time officer) and after successful completion of probation or full competency in role. There may be opportunities to work off site too.
To be successful you will have:
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ability to apply best practice in engineering principles in assessing development applications
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ability to work in a complex, legislated environment
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ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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excellent written and verbal communication skills
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high level proficiency in commonly used computer systems and software, e.g., MS Office
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engineering assessment and development experience
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possession of a current “C” Class driver’s licence
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possession of a White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry) is desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate engineer looking for their first role in the industry or junior engineer looking to expand their skills and knowledge in workplace. If this sounds like you, then apply now!
**Please note, interviews for this role will be held week commencing 22nd June 2026**
Benefits of working for Council include:
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flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
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free gym and wellness centre
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award winning superannuation fund
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generous leave provisions
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competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
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.
For more information: Please call Larissa Robl, Talent Partner on 07 3178 4280
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.
Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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.
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