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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced individual to join Council's Infrastructure Planning team. The position of Development and Traffic Engineer provides expert advice and support on development assessments, with a focus on traffic, civil works, and construction inspections. The position plays a valuable part in shaping Council’s asset management, design, and engineering initiatives.

Hours of work for this part time position are 21 hours per week. Days and working hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and subdivision development.
• Demonstrated experience related to the environmental, planning and development assessment process.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to negotiate and consult on complex development assessment matters and provide technical advice and services.

The rewards

• A part time annual salary range of $58,900 to $67,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 5 September 2025

Specific enquiries

David Kelly | Manager Infrastructure Planning | 02 6686 1253

How to apply

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