Road Assets Officer (9703)

Description:

Applications Close: 11:59 pm 6 July 2025

Group and Team: City Assets Group, Road Assets Team
Network: Infrastructure and AssetsLocation: Council CentreEmployment status: Permanent Full-timeClassification: Municipal Officer Level 3Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024Salary range: $91,137 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the coordination and undertaking of road asset management, road project planning, maintenance and management activities, with a focus on sustainable management of road pavements, footpaths, bridges, retaining walls and other road assets.

Role accountabilities include:

• Monitor and research new road infrastructure technologies to identify modern replacement options for existing road assets. Focus on solutions that meet performance, sustainability, and reliability standards while keeping whole-of-life costs as low as possible
• Gather information to help create specifications and briefs for road asset investigations and data collection.
• Support the Senior Engineer Road Assets by helping meet service standards and performance goals.
• Inspect and assess roads to ensure they meet operational standards and legal requirements.
• Assist with planning and help the Senior Engineer scope, estimate, and prepare documents for road capital renewal projects.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Road Assets Officer to bolster our City Assets Group!

The successful applicant will

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, desirably with experience or interest in the field of road design, road construction and/or road maintenance, or significant relevant experience without a tertiary education.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

This role is the perfect launchpad for graduate engineers - apply now and start shaping the future with your fresh perspective and drive.

If you are passionate about community work, thrive in team environments, have a keen eye for detail and are eager to embrace new challenges, this role might just be what you are looking for!

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
• If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.