Job Title & Position Number: Senior Land Development Engineer (Ref: 598)
Level:
10
Line Manager:
Manager Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management
Direct Reports:
Senior Engineering Technical Officer, Civil Engineer (2)
Location:
Civic Centre
Date Reviewed:
June 2015
1.
Job Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for the function of development application engineering
assessment and effective co-ordination of the Land Development team within the City’s
Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management branch. The position is also responsible for
other emergent technical engineering assessments, such as Restricted Access Vehicle
(road train) network stewardship, traffic management plan approvals and road reservation
management. The Land Development function will ensure that development proposals are
assessed in a timely manner for compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
2.
Organisational Context
The position of Senior Land Development Engineer is part of the Infrastructure Planning &
Asset Management department within the Infrastructure Services directorate. In total, 5
branches report to the Infrastructure Services Director. Other departments include Fleet
Services, Project Design & Delivery, Infrastructure Maintenance & Renewals and Waste &
Energy Services.
3.
Key Accountabilities
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Delegated responsibility for the establishment of engineering conditions of planning
applications and approvals of subdivision works.
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Responsible for representing the City on all State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)
Matters
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Responsible for the review and final comment on all development structure plan
documentation
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Responsible for the final approval of all subdivision drawings
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Responsible for the provision of expert development engineering advice to internal
and external stakeholders
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Undertake and provide specialist technical engineering assessment of development
submissions
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Inspect and test subdivision construction works to ensure compliance with approved
development application plans and engineering drawings, specifications, guidelines
and conditions.
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Investigate and produce reports for Council where required.
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Ensure compliance with relevant conditions prior to the release of subdivision
certificates
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Responsible for compliance with and update of City’s Land Development
Specifications, including associated standard drawings
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Negotiate and resolve issues with development proponents or their agents prior to,
during and post construction.
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Responsible for traffic impact assessment of developments and stormwater drainage
Local Water Management Strategies and Urban Water Management Plan
assessments.
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Ensure outcomes are delivered on site with documented regular progress
inspections.
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Assist with the preparation and cost effective implementation of the Infrastructure
Planning & Asset Management annual operational budget.
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Review engineering development reports and provide comment.
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Develop, maintain and implement procedures for land development approvals.
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Monitor and manage the performance of the Land Development team to support the
achievement of organisational KPIs.
4.
Corporate Accountabilities
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Human Resource Management & Leadership – Participates in performance
management processes; participates in L&D activities including induction,
recruitment, and succession planning.
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OH&S – Ensure duty of care compliant with OH&S legislation and follow all safety
and injury management processes appropriately, including reporting injuries,
accidents and near misses.
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Ethical Behaviour – Demonstrates a positive commitment and compliance with all
EEO legislation covering all forms of workplace discrimination, harassment,
victimisation and bullying; compliance with the City’s Code of Conduct and all City
policies.
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Records Management - Ensures all documents are recorded in accordance with the
City’s Record Keeping Plan and policies and procedures. Ensures confidentiality is
maintained at all times.
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Budgets – Manage the operational budget to ensure that expenses are controlled
and monitored accurately. Report on budgetary deviations and develop strategies to
enable forward planning as required.
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Strategic Vision - Articulates a clear picture of the future direction of the team and
describes how current decisions will impact the ability to achieve this. Creates
realistic schedules and assesses opportunities and problems to assist in achieving
the City’s strategic objectives as required
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Values - create a positive working environment while upholding the City’s STARS:
SERVICE
 We will make customers the focus of everything we do.
 Our service will be fair, flexible, innovative and reliable.
 We will show genuine concern for customers.
TRUST
 We will trust the foundation of all relationships.
 We will rely and depend on each other.
 Our communications will be open and genuine.
ACCOUNTABILITY
 We will honour our commitments.
 We will take responsibility for our own actions.
 We won’t blame others.
RESPECT
 We will treat others like we would like to be treated.
 We will listen before we talk.
 We will seek and value the contributions of others.
SOLIDARITY
 We will be united in our decisions.
 We will be united in our actions.
 Our strengths will come from interdependence.
5.
Person Specification
All criteria essential unless otherwise stated.
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Qualifications, Certificates and Licences
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Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering, eligible for Membership of the Institute of
Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
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Possession of, or working towards minimum management qualification of Associate
Diploma (or equivalent) OR; substantial team management experience.
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Chartered Professional Engineer, CPEng accreditation (desirable).
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C Class Drivers Licence.
Experience
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Extensive, diverse experience in Development Engineering
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Extensive experience in the review of development strategic and operational
documentation, drawings and specifications.
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Extensive experience in Transport (traffic) engineering and Stormwater drainage
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Extensive experience within civil engineering design and construction (desirable)
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Experience in developing and working within Quality Assurance (QA) systems
(desirable).
Knowledge
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Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and standards pertaining to land
development in Western Australia, e.g. Local Government Act, Planning &
Development Act, Building Act, and IPWEA subdivision guidelines
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Comprehensive knowledge of engineering standards, such as Austroads, Australian
Standards and MRWA standards
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Thorough knowledge of traffic and drainage engineering theory and practice
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Thorough knowledge of asset management/maintenance principles and practice as
related to donated assets and whole of life cost implications for the City.
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Thorough knowledge of Public Utility Providers Code of Practice (desirable)
Skills
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Demonstrated skills in time management in order to provide assessment and
comment/approval of proposals within mandated timeframes in a reactive
environment.
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Excellent traffic and drainage engineering skills
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Excellent problem solving skills
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Excellent team management skills, including leadership and mentoring
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Demonstrated ability to provide high quality and accurate presentation of advice,
instruction/guidance and research findings, both verbally and written via all standard
forms of business communication.

Demonstrated high level skills in negotiation and communication with emotional
intelligence in order to resolve disputes.
6.
Certification
I have read and understood the contents of this position description and accept the following:

This position description is aimed at describing the core output and not intended as a
complete list of responsibilities, with the focus being on key outputs and flexibility.
I may be required to perform other duties that are consistent with my classification
including temporary activities or projects.

My position is dynamic and that continuing, change and improvement of processes,
practices, knowledge, skills and behaviours is expected by the City of Greater
Geraldton and this position description facilitates this development that I will actively
invest in.
Employee Name:
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