PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING OFFICER

Apply Job no: 681748 Category: Engineering and Technical Lead high-impact projects shaping the future of the community Drive team performance with strong leadership and mentoring Influence key decisions with expert engineering judgement Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services Branch: Development Services Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 per annum + Superannuation + potential further benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) Work type: Temporary Full-time Duration: Up to 2 years Location: Brisbane Square Our Business City Planning and Economic Development Services (CPEDS) is responsible for supporting local businesses, facilitating economic growth, planning for sustainable growth, and delivering development permitting services. Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its inherent qualities while sustainably growing and shaping the city's unique identity - its liveability, character, economy and environment in alignment with the Brisbane Vision 2031. Our Branch Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices. The Role Join a highperforming team where you'll lead skilled engineers in delivering highquality development application assessments that shape our city's future. In this pivotal role, you'll apply a highlevel understanding of legislation, policies and processes while exercising delegated authority for engineering applications and permits. You will manage complex technical assessments, resolve escalated technical issues with a high-level of professional engineering judgement and discretion, and provide trusted technical advice to Development Services Managers, Councillors and Council Executives. You will also provide handson supervision, coaching, mentoring and expert guidance to support strong project management capability and deliver highquality development outcomes. In this role, you'll oversee daytoday workloads, drive staff performance, and champion continuous professional development to build a cohesive, motivated and futureready team. This role blends leadership, technical challenge and meaningful community impact. To be considered you will have: demonstrated expertise in applying bestpractice engineering principles to assess infrastructure applications within complex legislative frameworks the ability to interpret and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and standards well-developed organisation and time management skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines strong ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality in a complex, fastpaced environment demonstrated ability allocating daytoday workloads, setting clear priorities and expectations, providing support and feedback and monitoring ongoing performance strong communication skills with negotiation and consulting experience proven leadership capabilities consistent with Council's Leadership Blueprint. This role requires a Tertiary Engineering Qualification, valid 'C' Class Drivers licence and Criminal History Check. Please consider the full position description, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply:Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position. For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280 People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team. Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI Related documents Position Description - Principal Engineering Officer - Band 7 Published on 10 Jun 2026, 2:00 PM