Asset Planning Transport Engineer

Careers at Council; Hornsby; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work options

Part-time & job share

Job summary

Hornsby Shire Council is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to lead the transport asset renewal and maintenance program. The role focuses on translating asset condition data and community needs into prioritized projects aligned with the council's Delivery Program and Long-Term Financial Plan.

You will coordinate asset data capture, risk assessment and project scoping with clear timelines and budgets for handover to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with significant experience in roads design, construction and maintenance.
• Strong track record in road asset management, data-driven decision making and risk assessment.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to influence across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a prioritised asset renewal, improvement and maintenance program for transport assets.
• Translate asset condition data and community needs into projects aligned with the Delivery Program, Operational Program and Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Organise asset condition capture, assess risk, prioritise the program, and develop project scopes, timelines and budgets before handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Road asset management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Salary

$112,059 - $125,068 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a prioritised asset renewal, improvement and maintenance program for all transport related assets. The role translates asset condition data and community needs into projects aligned with Councils Delivery Program, Operational Program and Long-Term Financial Plan. You will organise asset condition capture, assess risk and prioritise program, and develop project scopes, timelines and budget estimates prior to handover to project delivery teams.

Position requirements

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with significant experience in the design, construction and maintenance of roads.

About you

You are a highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude who has experience and interest in managing transport assets. You will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in road asset management, construction and maintenance, with the ability to scope renewal and upgrade projects, attend site visits, and complete site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and technical information to assess needs, manage risk, prioritise projects and inform decisions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate effectively across a wide range of technical abilities
• A strong desire to make a difference and leave our assets in a better condition than when you started

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave - up to 28 weeks council paid parental leave
  • My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

Applications close

8 November 2026 at 11.30pm