Dungog Shire Council

Senior Development Engineer

About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable growth in our Shire. As the Senior Development Engineer, you’ll provide professional engineering advice, assess and determine development applications and subdivision certificates, and support informed Council decision‑making. 

As an integral member of our Planning & Environment Directorate you will work closely with developers, consultants, contractors and government agencies to deliver practical, compliant and sustainable outcomes. This is a hands‑on, influential role offering varied and complex projects, strong professional autonomy, and the chance to deliver practical outcomes that directly benefit the community.

If you are an experienced professional with a strong leadership capability and a passion for technical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Degree in civil engineering or a related
  discipline, combined with extensive contemporary professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design/planning and development assessment and approval.
• Strong knowledge of engineering specifications, standards and compliance
  requirements particularly in relation to subdivision development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to
  detail supporting sound decision making.
• High-level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including
  experience working with developers, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in
  complex environments.

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 13 of Council’s salary system and is a full-time, permanent position. The salary offered is in the range of $104,727 to $117,805 per annum plus 12% Superannuation, a leaseback vehicle and civil liability allowance.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Outstanding team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can apply now using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Fill out the required personal details and online questions below
2. Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
3. Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact Thomas Frankham, Director Planning & Environment on 4995 7777

Applications close: Monday 8 June 2026 AEST 11:59 PM