• Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,006, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Development Engineer

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $101,006, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Role Overview

To efficiently and effectively perform duties within the Development Engineering Section of Council with a focus on providing timely and high-quality input into the assessment of development permits (operational works), delivery of high-quality expert development engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders and the general public and to undertake regular onsite inspections of development works to ensure compliance with required standards.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant tertiary qualifications with up to 5 years’ experience in development engineering or a similar role.
• Experience aligned to development assessment in a Local Government environment or a similar role with a focus on the design, layout and construction of road and drainage, parking, driveway and access areas, stormwater drainage and flooding, earthworks and infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in the civil engineering discipline and design of road and drainage works.
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and applying the use of engineering standards, specifications and codes, including IPWEAQ and Austroads standards, TMR Road Planning and Design Manual and Technical Specifications, QLD Urban Drainage Manual and Queensland Streets.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and consistent engineering advice to all participants in the planning process in relation to application requirements, the Council’s planning schemes and relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes.
• Well-developed time management skills to facilitate effective and efficient assessment of a variety of concurrent development applications and projects.
• Well-developed written skills to enable the preparation of reports and recommendations that can be clearly understood and acted upon.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills to facilitate expert engineering advice for the development assessment and inspection process.
• Proven ability to research and solve technical and operational problems in conjunction with other group members, and to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and influence the timely resolution of issues.
• Knowledge of construction standards and methods, and experience in administering construction by developers and contractors.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements:

• Provide timely development engineering assessment on operational works applications including liaison with internal specialists as required.
• Evaluate and assess engineering drawings and associated documentation/reports of private and public infrastructure, as-constructed documentation and information, final survey plans and community management scheme/strata plan against permit conditions and engineering standards.
• Assist with the Road Naming and House Numbering assessments and process associated with Development in consultation with Infrastructure Services in a timely manner to meet statutory requirements and achieve compliance with the relevant standards and policies.
• Perform administrative functions including activities relating to engineering drawings, bonds and bank guarantees.
• Assist with the supervision of the construction phase of operational works approvals including the necessary documentation management and endorsement processes.
• Undertake scheduled onsite inspections of development works ensuring full compliance with approval requirements for development construction.
• Assist with the delivery of operational works by developers and ensure compliance with Council standards.
• Review and accept quality data and as constructed information.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with the Development Assessment Branch of the Community Sustainability Directorate and wider stakeholders.
• Assist with the mentorship and guidance of the Cadet – Development Engineering
• Respond to customer action requests relating to Development Engineering matters.
• Conduct other DA assessments in a timely manner to meet statutory requirements as directed to assist the Senior Officer - Development Engineering and Coordinator – Development Engineering to comply with statutory timeframes and engineering standards.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Development Engineering, Dennis Urena on 07 5481 0462 or email dennis.urena@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.