• Empower progress with your expertise in development engineering.
• Acquired Expertise in Development Engineering and Regulatory Assessment
• 2 x full time permanent roles with flexible WFH options.
• Band 6 salary from $99,920 – $108,913 plus super (subject to experience) with an RDO.

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south east. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Development-focused organisation with access to diverse professional development courses, networks and programs, including financial support for obtaining relevant certifications.
• Flexible work options, including remote work, flexible hours, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, free coffee, onsite Café, Library, and so much more.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and free workout Wednesday.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

As a Senior Development Engineer you will help build Australia’s Most Liveable City through facilitating the development of engineering activities including the provision of expert assessments and advice; workflow management; stakeholder engagement; the attainment of service levels; and continuous improvement.

What you’ll deliver 

• Technical Oversight & Assessment: Review and assess engineering documentation including plans for traffic, drainage, lighting, and environmental management, ensuring compliance with planning and development standards.
• Referral & Proposal Evaluation: Conduct engineering assessments of town planning, subdivision, and building proposals, and respond to referrals with expert advice on development engineering matters.
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage daily work priorities within the team, support senior leaders, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve development issues collaboratively.
• Delegated Authority & Advisory Support: Approve development engineering matters under Council’s Deed of Delegation and provide timely advice and support to managers and staff on technical issues.

What you’ll bring 

• Registration as an Engineer in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 by 1 October 2022 or willing to undertake any qualifications / training required to be registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent Engineering Degree with relevant experience assessing development engineering proposals and providing written technical advice.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Timothy Sinnappu, Principal Development Engineer, on 9705 5639 and tsinnappu@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. 

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. 

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