Senior Engineer - Development (Water & Wastewater)

Local Government | Northern Rivers NSW | Immediate Start | $91.56 - $95.65 + Superannuation

Spinifex Recruiting is partnering with a leading Northern Rivers council to appoint a Senior Engineer - Development (Water & Wastewater). This is a critical role supporting the assessment and approval of water and wastewater infrastructure associated with subdivision and development in a high‑growth region.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys working at the interface between development, infrastructure, legislation, and asset stewardship.

Why This Role?

• Play a key role in shaping sustainable water and wastewater outcomes for a growing community
• Act as Council's Water & Wastewater asset owner representative for development
• Influence development outcomes through strong technical, legislative, and commercial judgement
• Work in a collaborative, professional local government environment

The Role

As Senior Engineer - Development, you will lead the assessment of development‑provided water and wastewater infrastructure and manage statutory approvals under relevant legislation.

What You'll Do

• Assess development and subdivision applications relating to water supply and wastewater infrastructure
• Determine and issue conditions of consent under the Water Management Act and Local Government Act
• Assess and approve s305 and s68 applications, and issue s307 Certificates of Compliance
• Provide authoritative engineering advice to planners, developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Represent Council in negotiations, appeals and (where required) Land & Environment Court matters
• Lead a small team of professional engineers and contribute to standards, policies, and process improvement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership
• Extensive experience in water and wastewater engineering, particularly in a development or local government context
• Strong working knowledge of NSW water, planning, and land legislation
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and development negotiations
• Clear communication skills and sound engineering judgement

Essential Requirements

✅ Full Australian working rights
✅ Currently located in the Northern Rivers or surrounding region
✅ Available to commence immediately

Why Work Here?

• Meaningful work delivering long‑term community benefit
• Senior, trusted role with real influence over development outcomes
• Strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and asset management
• Supportive council culture with experienced engineering peers

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion contact:

Olly Boyd / Liv Spencer on 1300 800 301

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