Senior Development Engineer

Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to shape the future of our community? If you're passionate about delivering infrastructure that supports sustainable growth, working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and creating places where people can thrive then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Senior Development Engineer to join our Development of Community Services division and play a pivotal role in contributing towards innovative engineering solutions and trusted technical leadership. As the Senior Development Engineer, you will be accountable for providing high-quality professional development engineering advice and expertise across a broad range of development activities. Working towards engineering, planning and community outcomes, you will ensure that public infrastructure associated with new developments is designed, delivered and managed to the highest standard.

To be successful you will need: 

• Sound knowledge of road, bridge, drainage, culvert, stormwater and building construction methods.
• Ability to engage with developers, contractors and the wider development industry.
• Highly developed written communication skills appropriate to the preparation of high level reports and the documentation of procedures and processes.
• The ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with staff, people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups.
• Knowledge and experience in civil engineering design and construction practices particularly relating to land development and associated infrastructure.

Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time, permanent position offered at General Officer Level 8 under our Enterprise Agreement 2025. We are open to flexible work options and alternative work arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with us

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer: 

• Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements. 
• An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program.
• Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
• Generous uniform allowance.
• Journey insurance and income protection.
• Professional development and industry networking.

Essential position requirements

• This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position.
• All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the People and Culture team on (08) •••• •444. To apply please forward your application addressing the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via ••••@barossa.sa.gov.au or via our website.

Applications close 5:00pm 17 August 2026 

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.