The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Construction Senior Engineer – Development Services and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this new technical leadership role, you will provide specialist expertise and direction to ensure development construction works, particularly transport and stormwater infrastructure, are delivered in compliance with development approvals, Council standards, and community expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the review, assessment, and approval of engineering designs relating to development construction
• Oversee and undertake inspections of subdivision and development works to ensure compliance with approvals and Council standards
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the Construction Technical Team and Technical Officers
• Negotiate with developers, contractors, and consultants to achieve compliant and practical infrastructure outcomes
• Manage construction compliance processes, including subdivision approval and acceptance
• Prepare technical reports, briefs, and conditions for development approvals
• Provide specialist advice on moderately complex transport and stormwater infrastructure matters

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in development engineering, subdivisions, or civil construction (local government experience highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of planning and development legislation, standards, and policy frameworks
• Comprehensive understanding of transport and stormwater infrastructure planning, design, and construction
• Experience providing technical oversight and mentoring to other engineering professionals
• Ability to assess traffic management plans, road closures, and community impacts
• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and report‑writing skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Current White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence

 Position Description_Senior Engineer (Construction) - Development Services.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.