ENGINEERING TECHNICAL OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services Branch: Development Services Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position) Work type: Temporary Full-time Duration: Up to 2 years Location: Brisbane Square Our Business City Planning and Economic Development Services (CPEDS) is responsible for supporting local businesses, facilitating economic growth, planning for sustainable growth, and delivering development permitting services. Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its inherent qualities while sustainably growing and shaping the city’s unique identity – its liveability, character, economy and environment in alignment with the Brisbane Vision 2031. Our Branch - Development Services Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices. The Role As part of the Development Services branch, you will apply your engineering expertise to conduct electronic assessment of development applications. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policy and/or assessment of detailed design or construction of assets to be contributed to Council. You will provide engineering advice to customers and assess engineering reports and site works related to road works, drainage and transport and traffic infrastructure, ensuring statutory and Council requirements are met. Development Services branch supports flexible working options, working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (based on a full-time officer) and after successful completion of probation or full competency in role. There may be opportunities to work off site too. To be successful you will have:

• ability to apply best practice in engineering principles in assessing development applications
• ability to work in a complex, legislated environment
• ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• high level proficiency in commonly used computer systems and software, e.g., MS Office
• engineering assessment and development experience
• possession of a current “C” Class driver’s licence
• possession of a White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry) is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their skills and knowledge in a wide variety of development outcomes. Please note, interviews for this role will be held week commencing 30th March 2026. Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. For more information: Please call Larissa Robl, Talent Partner on 07 3178 4280 People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.