- Team Leader Development Engineer
- Development Engineer
- Assistant Development Engineering Officer
The City of Coffs Harbour is entering an exciting new phase as we rebuild and strengthen our Development Engineering and Assessment Team. With a renewed focus on excellence, customer service and industry collaboration, we are seeking motivated professionals at various career levels to join us in shaping the future of development across our region.
Whether you're an experienced leader, a seasoned engineer, or early in your engineering career, these roles offer a chance to contribute to high quality development outcomes while working in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal communities.
Available Positions:
- Team Leader – Development Engineering
- Lead the Development Assessment team with strategic, technical, and people-focused direction while overseeing engineering assessments and subdivision certifications.
- Act as the primary connection between Council and the development industry, ensuring performance, consistency, and strong stakeholder relationships.
- Suited to someone who excels at mentoring, building partnerships, and setting high professional standards
- Development Engineer
- Provide engineering advice, assess development and subdivision proposals, and collaborate with internal teams and industry partners
- Support improvements to digital lodgement, assessment, approval and inspection systems while delivering responsive, customer‑focused service
- A great opportunity for engineers seeking broader experience within a progressive, supportive team
- Assistant Development Engineering Officer
Ideal for early career professionals studying or recently completing a Civil engineering degree (or equivalent), or those looking to enter the development engineering field.
- Support the Development Engineering team with assessments, documentation, inspections, and first line technical assistance
- Help ensure development works meet required standards while maintaining digital workflows, lodgement systems and records
- Grow your skills under experienced engineering mentors within a supportive team
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that is:
- Collaborative, refreshed, and committed to service excellence
- Backed by strong leadership and modern digital systems
- Focused on continuous improvement and professional growth
- Deeply connected to the community and development industry
- Based in a coastal region known for lifestyle, nature, and opportunity
Please refer to the Position Descriptions when applying via our Careers website for a detailed understanding of the roles.
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Josh Rees, Section Leader Development Assessment at joshua.rees@chcc.nsw.gov.au or on 0428 945 939 to discuss the role in more detail.
If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Want to apply?
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on City's Career's website.
Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.
The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.