Civil Works Project Officer

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Civil Works Project Officer to supervise reinstatement works on roads and footpaths, ensuring compliance with standards and permits. You will provide technical guidance to third-party contractors and coordinate with developers to deliver reinstatement projects.

The role focuses on maintaining public safety, adhering to the Road Management Plan and Local Law Permits, and delivering quality outcomes within a supportive, council-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil works or construction projects.
• Ability to supervise contractors and coordinate stakeholders.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil rectification works for development and subdivision sites, ensuring compliance with standards, permit conditions, and traffic management plans.
• Define and prepare detailed scopes of reinstatement works on Council’s roads, footpaths, and land, ensuring clarity and alignment with Council’s specifications.
• Conduct site assessments to determine the extent of reinstatement required and identify any potential issues.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of the scope and requirements of reinstatement works.
• Implement quality assurance measures to monitor and verify that reinstatement works meet the defined scope and Council standards.
• Carry out proactive and reactive inspections in line with the requirements of the Council’s Road Management Plan, Local Law Permits, and other relevant legislation.

Job description

Civil Works Project Officer

Temporary Full Time - until 16th April 2027

Band 5 – Starting from $80,410.06+ super + RDO(RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Make a positive impact on our community
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

About the Role

The Development and Civil Engineering team oversees and inspects reinstatement works on Council's roads and footpaths. In this role, you will supervise and provide technical support and guidance to third-party contractors completing reinstatement works on Council assets. You will ensure that all civil works within the Council’s road reserve adhere to council requirements and industry best practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining public safety and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, permits, and consents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise civil rectification works for development and subdivision sites, ensuring compliance with standards, permit conditions, and traffic management plans.
• Define and prepare detailed scopes of reinstatement works on Council’s roads, footpaths, and land, ensuring clarity and alignment with Council’s specifications.
• Conduct site assessments to determine the extent of reinstatement required and identify any potential issues.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of the scope and requirements of reinstatement works.
• Implement quality assurance measures to monitor and verify that reinstatement works meet the defined scope and Council standards.
• Carry out proactive and reactive inspections in line with the requirements of the Council’s Road Management Plan, Local Law Permits, and other relevant legislation

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a results-driven individual who excels in both collaborative team settings and independent work environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional time management skills, effectively planning and organising a high workload to meet established priorities. Experience in project delivery or a similar role within the infrastructure or construction sectors is highly desirable.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Justin Cochrane,Team Leader Development and Civil Engineering at [e-mail]

901522 - Civil Works Project Officer - Infrastructure Environment - Position Description October (2).pdf

Applications close on: Sunday 22 November at 11.55pm

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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