About the role

This role is crucial for ensuring our road network provides excellent service and connectivity for every road user. You will work within a team that prides itself on providing accurate and timely road engineering guidance for internal and external customers:

Role accountabilities include:

• Review, evaluate, and offer engineering guidance on road and footpath designs, including for internal and property development projects. This includes aspects such as footpaths, vehicle crossovers, street lighting, and other related elements at every stage of the project life cycle.
• Investigate and address enquiries related to public road infrastructure issues.
• Provide advice and special conditions for permits relating to the road including for road opening, occupation licences and construction of public infrastructure.
• Prepare reports and submissions to Council for new road infrastructure works, street naming, road status and other road related matters
• Contribute to the creation and execution of road-related plans, policies, and strategies for the City.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Road Services Engineer Position Description

About you

The desired applicant will have a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil) or acceptable equivalent qualifications in the related field, current driver's licence, and extensive professional experience in road engineering gained through a diverse range of relevant employment.

If you have a positive can-do attitude, team spirit, and attention to detail then this may be the role for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Claire Bryan, Acting Manager City Assets, on 03 6238 2108 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 9 March 2025.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.