Team Leader - Development Engineering

Sutherland Shire CouncilSutherland Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia

5 days ago

Job description

Team Leader – Development Engineering

At Sutherland Shire Council, we’re committed to balancing growth with sustainability. Our Development Services team plays a key role in shaping the future of our community, delivering essential infrastructure outcomes, and upholding high standards in planning and development.

Position Overview

Lead a specialist team of development engineers to assess and manage infrastructure associated with development applications in a collaborative, customer‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a high‑performing team of development engineers.
Ensure engineering assessments align with timeframes for development assessment and take a proactive approach to problem resolution.
Confirm that assessments comply with council’s policies, planning instruments and all relevant legislative obligations.
Drive process improvement and champion a culture of customer service and safety.
Provide expert guidance on complex development matters, including land titling, subdivision certificates and infrastructure design.
Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, developers, contractors and government agencies.
Represent council as an expert witness at the NSW Land & Environment Court when required.
Support team development through mentoring, feedback and council’s professional growth programs.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

A valid Class C Driver’s Licence and a General Construction Induction Card NSW.

Extensive experience in development assessment and managing a team within a fast‑paced local government environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Proven problem‑solving abilities and sound judgement in engineering matters.

A thorough understanding of land titling matters and relevant environmental legislation.

Benefits

Package : $117,242 – $133,307 gross per annum plus 12% superannuation.

Vehicle allowance : $10,780 gross per annum.

Permanent full‑time, 35 hours per week with flexible working days through council’s flex system.

Wellbeing benefits : fitness passport, employee assistance programme, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Application & Contact

Apply by responding to the online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why you are a great fit by 11 : 59 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025.

Interview date : Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.

For role‑specific enquiries, contact Grant Rayner, Development Assessment & Certification Manager, grayner@ssc.nsw.gov.au .

For recruitment related enquiries, contact Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au .

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programmes and events.

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Team Leader • Sutherland Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia