Liverpool City Council

Graduate Pavement Engineer

Graduate Pavement Engineer

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $ 78,076.79 to $85,552.19 + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance and 11.5% Super
Closing Date: 16th September 2024

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

Liverpool City Council (Council) has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Pavement Engineer to join our Infrastructure Planning and Design team. The purpose of the position is to assist with pavement investigations, development of pavement designs and specifications, and the forward planning and programming of pavement works to be undertaken. Through these activities, the position contributes to improving the overall condition of Council’s Road network, and the achievement of best practice in road asset management.  Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Assisting with on-site investigations, including testing pavement materials and associated ground conditions, and collecting relevant data.  This includes spending significant time on-site, and operating drill-rig machinery, whilst undertaking field work
• Assisting with interpreting and analysing data collected, to inform decision making.
• Contributing to the development of solutions to address pavement issues and achieve maximum return on investment. This includes consideration to social and environmental factors, optimum intervention levels, appropriate scoping and design, selection of long-lasting and cost-effective materials and treatments, and construction methodologies.
• Assisting with the development of pavement treatment designs / specifications, preparation of sketches, cost estimates and other documentation required.
• Liaise with project delivery staff to assist with execution of the required pavement works.
• Assisting with the review and monitoring of the performance of implemented pavement designs / treatments, to inform continuous improvement processes.
• Assisting with the update of database/s of pavement engineering related information.
• Contributing to the development of systems to manage pavement engineering related information.
• Assisting with the implementation of / updates to Council’s Road Asset Management Plan.Liaising and consulting with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Assisting with the provision of technical advice on pavement design and construction methodologies.
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager Infrastructure Planning, Coordinator Asset Planning and Management, or Pavement Engineer.

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will have the following:

•  Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
•  Class C Drivers Licence.
•  White Card/General Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain).
•  Demonstrated experience (either at university or in the workforce) in developing technical reports.
• Demonstrated basic experience (either at university or in the workforce) in pavement investigation and evaluation activities.
•  Demonstrated experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (This is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• 3.5% Civil liability allowance (in addition to salary).
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby. 
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

The salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.  The successful applicant is to commence in the role after 1 January 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for copy of the position description 

 For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on (02) 8711 7673.

For further information about the position please contact Mohamed Dewji, Engineer Pavements, via phone on (02) 8711 7560.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

 To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

To be eligible to apply for temporary positions at Liverpool City Council, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. You must also agree to provide documentation, as proof of work rights in Australia.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.