Civil Investigations Officer

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; In loco; AUD 76.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working arrangement

12% Superannuation

Motor vehicle allowance

Retention allowance

Free parking on site

Descrizione del lavoro

Port Stephens Council seeks a Civil Investigations Officer to provide technical support to the civil assets team. You will investigate, analyse and resolve infrastructure problems across pavements, carparks, bridges, pathways and drainage assets, while coordinating minor technical projects and liaising with utility companies and stakeholders.

This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary range with allowances, plus 12% superannuation and a retention allowance.

Competenze

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent is required.
• Experience investigating, analysing and resolving complex infrastructure problems.
• Knowledge of geometric and pavement road design, drainage design and construction methodologies.
• Experience in project and contractor management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.

Mansioni

• Project manage operational work sites for minor technical projects and specialist maintenance activities.
• Conduct technical investigations and support service delivery.
• Liaise between Council, utility companies and internal/external stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Investigation & analysis

Project management

Contractor management

Interpreting construction drawings

Geometric & pavement design knowledge

Drainage design knowledge

Construction methods

Stakeholder liaison

Formazione

Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Recently joining our Civil Operations Section, we’re seeking a Civil Investigations Officer to provide technical support, assessment and advice to Council’s civil assets team.

Your role is key in the investigation, analysis and resolution of our infrastructure problems, focussing on assets including pavement and road ancillaries, carparks, bridges, pathways and drainage asset classes.

You’ll project manage operational work sites for minor technical projects, specialist maintenance activities, technical investigations, and service delivery. All while maintaining effective liaison between Council and utility companies, internal and external stakeholders.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 motor vehicle allowance + $2,562 retention allowance
• You will be working from Port Stephens Council, Raymond Terrace Depot
• The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent, combined with extensive experience in a related field
• Experience with investigating, analysing and resolving complex infrastructure problems
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of geometric and pavement road design, drainage design, construction / maintenance processes and construction methodology.
• Demonstrated project and contractor management skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret construction drawings

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 1 November 2026

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