Tamworth Regional Council

Manager – Development Engineering

Manager – Development Engineering

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Play a key role in Council’s Blue Print 100 and the growth of Tamworth's community to a population of 100,000.
• Lead a team of professional Engineers in helping shape the future of Tamworth.
• Utilise your interpersonal skills to build positive outcomes for your team and the community.
• Salary range: Grade 23 - $135,711.25 - $146,851.37 per annum 

COULD THIS BE YOU?

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Senior Engineer with a strong foundation in infrastructure design, delivery and operational leadership. With over 10 years in the field, they will bring a balanced mix of technical expertise and practical experience ideally gained across consulting, construction and/or local government environments.

You will have a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex budgets and risks whilst overseeing infrastructure projects spanning water, wastewater, stormwater, and transport. Strong candidates will be adept at building and managing positive, professional relationships with the development industry, consultants and key stakeholders—balancing high standards with a collaborative approach.

This role suits someone who understands the full development lifecycle and is committed to delivering quality infrastructure outcomes aligned with Council’s long-term growth goals.

The Manager – Development Engineering is responsible for:

• Ensure Council provides an excellent development engineering service delivering a quality built environment and appropriate fit-for-purpose infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a highly effective “one stop shop” development engineering service that delivers a single integrated service for water, waste water, stormwater and transport infrastructure advice, approvals and inspections.
• Participate in the preparation and/or develop infrastructure related and land development related policy.
• Provide professional infrastructure advice and ensure that infrastructure that is part of development meets Council’s adopted minimum standards and is acceptable for handover to Council as a public asset; and
• Manage the handover of high quality assets, gifted/dedicated to Council as an outcome of the land development process.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, qualification acceptable for Membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and managing a development engineering team. 
• Superior proven communication, negotiation and leadership skills in particular the ability to lead a change process and to bring stakeholders along that journey including helping lead a process improvement program.
• Significant experience in engineering infrastructure design, construction & maintenance including industry legislation, codes & standards in the full range of development infrastructure including water, sewer, drainage and transport
• Practical experience in land development engineering and/or consulting would be beneficial.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Gina Vereker, Director – Liveable Communities, on 6767 5581.

Salary range: Grade 23 - $135,711.25 - $146,851.37 per annum plus superannuation, civil liability allowance and leaseback vehicle for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!

Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us. Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements (examples include condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)

Attractive Leave Options

• Long service leave after five (5) years
• Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave
• Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.

At Council we have the honour of leaving a legacy on our community. We create and enhance world class facilities and events. We develop Tamworth’s economy through investment and infrastructure. We ensure our city is sustainable for future growth and success.

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit.

Council is a giant pathway for forging your career and we prioritise growing our own talent, through training and professional development. Our Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher-level role or related qualification/field.

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

• Breast feeding friendly workplace
• Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work
• QANTAS Club discounts
• Free entry to Council’s pools
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family
• Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)
• Uniforms subsidised
• Novated leases available to all staff

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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