Senior Development Officer

Senior Development Officer - Cairns

• Start ASAP
• For experienced professional who might be between projects or contracts, this 6-week engagement offers meaningful work without a long-term commitment
• Government Opportunity

Your Opportunity:

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Development Officer (Civil) to join our team for a short-term contract (until the end of May). In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership, support your team, and help deliver high-quality development outcomes across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of civil development professionals
• Provide expert development advice and guidance
• Attend and chair Pre-lodgement and Project meetings
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Promote a positive and customer-focused team culture
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant development projects

About You

• Demonstrated experience in development, engineering, or civil construction (preferably in local government)
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Able to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Committed to delivering high-quality, efficient outcomes
• Passionate about teamwork and workplace culture

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management (or equivalent experience)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Able to pass police, drug, and alcohol checks
• Desirable: Membership with a relevant professional body and/or knowledge of environmental systems

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specializing in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

Speak to the professionals who actually live and work in the Queensland Regions. Lifestyle and Career – you can have it all!

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Daria on (07) 4034 5000 or email her on