Development Engineer

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse and evaluate submitted engineering documentation including drawings and specifications relating to all private subdivisional development to confirm compliance with relevant Council standards and requirements.
• Oversee construction of approved subdivisional works in accordance with Council standards including monitoring of safe construction techniques and procedures.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities and provide authoritative advice on Council standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with planning permit conditions including payment of required monies prior to release of titles for subdivisions.
• Provide engineering advice on matters such as traffic, drainage, car parking, etc for the issuing of development approvals.
• Approve drainage plans for building approvals in accordance with policy and guidelines.

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Enquiries: Adam Farrimond  | Principal Development Engineer | AFarrimond@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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