Roadworks Approvals Officer/Engineer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney seeks a Roadworks Approvals Officer / Engineer to oversee road, footpath, cycling and stormwater access, manage permits, and ensure compliance with standards and legislation. The role combines technical assessment with stakeholder engagement.

Collaboration with developers, contractors and internal teams is essential to deliver safe and sustainable public infrastructure in the Inner West. Salary ranges and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Ter tiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience in managing third-party access to municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Roads Act and related legislation for road reserves and public lands.
• Understanding of road infrastructure technical standards.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to represent Council to external organisations and the public.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage road occupancy, openings and restorations.
• Provide expert advice to customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance and coordinate outcomes minimising public asset impact.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with developers, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication skills

Regulatory oversight

Driver’s license

Education

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Roadworks Approvals Officer / Engineer plays a key role in protecting and managing Council's road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure by overseeing third-party access and works within the public domain. This position is responsible for assessing and managing road occupancy, road opening and restoration activities, while ensuring compliance with Council standards, legislative requirements and community expectations.

This varied role combines technical assessment, stakeholder engagement and regulatory oversight. It involves managing permit applications, providing expert advice to customers and stakeholders, monitoring compliance, and coordinating outcomes that minimise impacts on public assets and the broader community. The position also contributes to the delivery of key Council initiatives, policy development and continuous improvement activities.

Working collaboratively with developers, contractors, utility providers, residents and internal teams, the Roadworks Approvals Officer / Engineer helps ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable management of public infrastructure across the Inner West.

Please read thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$89,733.28 to $115,437.92 + 12% Superannuation

Civil Liabilities Allowance subject to eligibility as per the Award

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience in the successful management of 3rdparty 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 (written & oral) 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.

Enquiries

James Ogg, A/ Coordinator Road Access Services on 9392 5641

Closing Date

Sunday 4th October 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments