Georges River Council

Road Asset Engineer

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

The Strategic Placemaking Business Unit, within the Assets and Infrastructure Directorate is currently seeking a formally qualified Road Asset Engineer reporting to the Senior Road Assets Specialist to work alongside the Strategic Placemaking specialists. 

About the Opportunity

Georges River Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Road Asset Engineer to join our dynamic and busy Strategic Placemaking team.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Road Asset Specialist, this position will be responsible for assisting in the establishment of strategy, asset planning, maintenance planning and engineering functional support specific to Council’s Road assets.

This position will deliver place based, innovative and strategically aligned outcomes to ensure the City’s assets are managed and maintained in a financially sustainable manner that aligns with Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP), Resourcing Strategy and other relevant Council adopted policies and strategies.

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary from $87,770.80 - $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
• Civil Liability Allowance 3.5% (pending qualifications required)
• Deliver innovative services that promote and support our community
• Located in Hurstville CBD – 5 minute walk from train station
• Take advantage of Council benefits including:
  - hybrid working arrangements
  - wellness perks including flu vaccinations and free counselling
  - ability to partake in council’s Flex Fit Scheme including 9-day fortnight, based on operational requirements
  - access to council leave entitlements including long service leave after 5 years

Who you are:

Qualifications, Certificates & Licence

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, asset management or minimum 3 years demonstrated relevant experience in a related field.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Construction Induction (White Card).

Essential

• Experience in roads assets management.
• Experience with road construction and re-sheeting
• Ability to present accurate, clear, concise, and timely reports.
• Current knowledge of engineering practice, particularly in a Local Government context.
• Ability to introduce and implement new engineering concepts and procedures.
• Ability to approach problems in a creative manner.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of GIS (mapping) software and CAD software.
• Sound computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical advice on roads assets management issues.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Seenithamby Paramanandarajah, Coordinator Asset Management on 02 9330 9493.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.