Roadworks Approvals Engineer — Public Infrastructure

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney is seeking a Roadworks Approvals Officer / Engineer to protect and manage road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure by overseeing third-party works in the public domain.

You will assess road occupancy, road openings and restoration activities, ensure compliance with council standards and legislation, and provide expert advice to customers and stakeholders while coordinating outcomes with developers, utilities and residents.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience in the successful management of 3rd party access to, impact on and interface with municipal infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of the Roads Act, Council’s powers and duties as a Roads Authority, and other agency and public utility legislation and procedures relating to access to road reserves and public lands.
• Knowledge and understanding of road and infrastructure technical specifications and standards.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage road occupancy, road opening and restoration activities.
• Oversee third-party access to municipal infrastructure and interface with stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to customers and stakeholders and monitor compliance with standards and legislation.
• Coordinate outcomes that minimise impacts on public assets and the broader community.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Public engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Inner West Council in Sydney is seeking a Roadworks Approvals Officer / Engineer to protect and manage road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure by overseeing third-party works in the public domain.

You will assess road occupancy, road openings and restoration activities, ensure compliance with council standards and legislation, and provide expert advice to customers and stakeholders while coordinating outcomes with developers, utilities and residents.