Engineering Assistant

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administration professional to utilise their skills and background to provide their support to our Development Services team!

As the Engineering Assistant, you will be the go-to person for assisting our Engineers; whether it is ensuring that Section 138 and Section 68 applications, Subdivision Works Certificates and Subdivision Certificates are processed in accordance with statutory and Council timeframes, liaising with key stakeholders and resolving enquiries in a timely and professional manner or identifying business improvements, your work is crucial to facilitating a high quality service to our community. The Engineering Assistant is also responsible for uploading approvals to and from the planning portal. 

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Business Administration or other equivalent qualification or have relevant industry experience. A good understanding of design plans, relevant legislation and the planning process is required to be successful. Being the first point of contact for our customer enquiries, you will rely heavily on your strong customer service skills and commitment to providing a high quality service to our community within agreed timeframes. 

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$68,740 - $79,594 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 6 March 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Jules Bosco, Development Engineering Coordinator, on (02) 4993 4324

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.