Synopsis: INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area. Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region. Development Engineer Salary: $98,273.24 per annum Closing: Friday 24 January 2025 Full time - Permanent Council is offering the opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Development Engineer to join the Engineering and Assets Department, based within Council’s Infrastructure Directorate. This role primarily consists of: Assess and review engineering plans for subdivisions, drainage, and roadworks to ensure compliance with relevant council standards and regulations. Supervise and inspect construction of approved development plans including monitoring of safe construction techniques and recording hold point and other inspections. Provide expert engineering advice to internal teams, developers, and stakeholders on infrastructure design and legal discharge points. Facilitate the asset handover processes, ensuring newly developed infrastructure is of high quality and suitable for long-term council maintenance. Respond to inquiries efficiently, maintaining strong communication with the community and stakeholders. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in this field of civil engineering and hold a degree in Civil Engineering with Professional Engineers Registration in line with the Professional Engineers Act 2019. For further information about this position, please contact Mayank Gupta, Team Leader – Engineering Services on 0466 551 816. Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered. For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.