Senior Engineer - Development (Water & Wastewater) Local Government | Northern Rivers NSW | Immediate Start | $91.56 - $95.65 Superannuation Spinifex Recruiting is partnering with a leading Northern Rivers council to appoint a Senior Engineer - Development (Water & Wastewater) . This is a critical role supporting the assessment and approval of water and wastewater infrastructure associated with subdivision and development in a high‑growth region. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys working at the interface between development, infrastructure, legislation, and asset stewardship. Why This Role? Play a key role in shaping sustainable water and wastewater outcomes for a growing community Act as Council's Water & Wastewater asset owner representative for development Influence development outcomes through strong technical, legislative, and commercial judgement Work in a collaborative, professional local government environment The Role As Senior Engineer - Development, you will lead the assessment of development‑provided water and wastewater infrastructure and manage statutory approvals under relevant legislation. What You'll Do Assess development and subdivision applications relating to water supply and wastewater infrastructure Determine and issue conditions of consent under the Water Management Act and Local Government Act Assess and approve s305 and s68 applications, and issue s307 Certificates of Compliance Provide authoritative engineering advice to planners, developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders Represent Council in negotiations, appeals and (where required) Land & Environment Court matters Lead a small team of professional engineers and contribute to standards, policies, and process improvement What You'll Bring Bachelor of Civil Engineering and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership Extensive experience in water and wastewater engineering, particularly in a development or local government context Strong working knowledge of NSW water, planning, and land legislation Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and development negotiations Clear communication skills and sound engineering judgement Essential Requirements ✅ Full Australian working rights ✅ Currently located in the Northern Rivers or surrounding region ✅ Available to commence immediately Why Work Here? Meaningful work delivering long‑term community benefit Senior, trusted role with real influence over development outcomes Strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and asset management Supportive council culture with experienced engineering peers How to Apply For a confidential discussion contact: Olly Boyd / Liv Spencer on 1300 800 301 Or Apply via SEEK or reach out directly
