Engineer - Development Services

• $87,301pa up to $107,989pa + 12% super(level 3-5)
• The appointed wage level will be dependent upon the successful candidate's level of experience, skills and qualifications.
• Permanent Full Time - 9 day fortnight(RDO)
• Hybrid, flexible working environment
• Location: Caboolture, local parking and close to train station

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

Our Development Services team are shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community and to levy and recover infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

As an Engineer within the Development Services team, you will provide routine technical advice and undertake the engineering assessment of low complexity development matters and the impact of development on transport and stormwater infrastructure. You will be a team player and contribute to a positive team environment in order to achieve a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the development assessment process and the recovery of the cost of infrastructure, including negotiation of routine infrastructure agreements
• Undertake site inspections and investigations to support the engineering assessment of development applications including resolution of transport and stormwater issues
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare development application recommendations
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders to ensure quality service outcomes are achieved.

What you'll bring to the role

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A current Driver's Licence
• A valid Construction Induction Card (obtained within the last 2 years) or a commitment to obtain one prior to starting

Graduate opportunities

• Build your expertise in planning, design, and construction of transport and stormwater infrastructure
• Be mentored by experienced professionals in applying planning legislation, policies, and engineering standards
• Develop stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills in real-world infrastructure and commercial agreements

Experienced engineers

• Apply your technical and strategic insight to complex infrastructure planning and compliance assessments
• Influence decision-making and shape development outcomes through your understanding of the State Planning Policy, SEQ Regional Plan, and local frameworks
• Play a key role in mentoring and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

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 - 4.5% 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 Caboolture office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

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

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.

Advertised: 08 Jul 2026. Applications close: 19 Jul :55