Asset Engineer Roads

Permanent Full-time Opportunity
Work Life Balance - Enjoy a Variable Day off every 19 days and Work from Home Opportunities
Leaseback Vehicle Option Available!
Salary Ranging from $100,946.04 - $117,316.16 + 11.5%S Superannuation per annum + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

The Role

The Asset Engineer Roads will be responsible for defect and condition inspections; capital program development including preparing renewal scope of works related to roads, bridges, retaining walls, and other structures, and street furniture; asset management maturity including updating and refining asset inventory data within Council’s asset information system and spatial data within Council’s spatial system; managing complex customer requests; road and bridge related grant funding applications; contract and financial management of contractors for the purposes of delivering specialist studies, reports, cost estimates or preliminary designs; and all other tasks that come with infrastructure ownership.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum Associate Degree in Civil Engineering with considerable experience in construction & maintenance of road assets.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in asset management including future planning, scoping projects and capital works program development relating to road assets.
3. Proven experience in developing and maintaining Asset Management System/s including GIS databases, Inventory, Customer Service, Work Order and Condition Monitoring.
4. Sound analytical skills and a high level of or a land written communication skills to manage relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.
5. High level of computer literacy and experience in Microsoft Office suite.
6. Demonstrated understanding of EEO, WH&S and traffic control requirements.
7. Hold current C Class driver's licence
8. Be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical before commencement

Benefits

• Attractive salary remuneration + 11.5% Superannuation per year
• Civil liability allowance
• Leaseback vehicle option available!
• Variable day of every 19 days
• Time off for blood donors
• Flexible working arrangements - Working from home opportunities
• Four weeks annual, three weeks sick leave and two health and wellbeing days per annum
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including fitness passport and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual health fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Nasser Hossain -Coordinator Roads and Drainage Assets on 02 4868 0888. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Sunday 1 December 2024.