Development Engineering Unit Lead — Subdivision & Asset Delivery

Unit Coordinator Development Engineering – Tweed Shire Council

• Lead development engineering across one of NSW’s fastest-growing coastal regions
• Shape high-quality subdivision and infrastructure delivery
• Attractive package: $129K–$144K + 12% super + leaseback vehicle + 9-day fortnight

Tweed Shire Council is a high-performing regional council located on the stunning NSW North Coast - one of Australia’s most desirable lifestyle locations, close to Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. Known for strong values, professional standards and a highly supportive culture, the Council continues to grow to meet significant development demand and community expectations.

A rare opportunity exists to join the organisation as Unit Coordinator Development Engineering, leading a committed team responsible for subdivision engineering approvals, private works certification and ensuring high-quality assets are handed over to Council.

Reporting directly to the Director Planning & Regulation, you will:

• Provide expert supervision, mentoring and direction to a team of seven engineers and technical officers.
• Lead certification and inspection of subdivision works, ensuring roads, water, sewer, drainage and public realm assets meet Council standards and deliver long-term performance.
• Be the key point of accountability in protecting Council’s future asset integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, templates, workflow and technical capability.
• Engage collaboratively with internal engineering and planning stakeholders to ensure development sequencing aligns with water and sewer network capacity.

You are a qualified civil engineer with strong NSW local government experience in development engineering, subdivision delivery and certification. You bring sound judgement, integrity, customer service focus and the confidence to stand your ground on quality - while maintaining constructive relationships. Leadership experience is essential, supported by a collaborative and coaching approach.

This is an excellent role for a capable development engineer ready to step up into a leadership role with a stable, respected team and a region experiencing major growth.

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