• Competitive wages plus 13% superannuation.
• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Exciting role to join our team in a diverse council.

About the role

This role supports the City’s success by coordinating and performing road asset management, project planning, maintenance, and management activities. It focuses on meeting the needs of internal clients while ensuring the sustainability of the Council’s Road infrastructure.

Role accountabilities include:

• Create specifications and briefs for road asset investigations and data collection and oversee internal or external providers to ensure the safe delivery of the required outcomes.
• Collaborate with Council’s Client/Service Custodians to develop community service levels and accurately translate these into technical service levels within relevant operational documents.
• Keep track of advancements in road infrastructure technology related to road assets and develop modern replacement options. Aim to achieve the necessary levels of performance, sustainability, and reliability at the lowest possible asset life cycle cost.
• Provide information to assist in the preparation of the budget, unit plan, and the Roads Asset Management Plan.
• Assist in the management of the Roads Asset Register.

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

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic Civil Engineer to join our Road Assets team. If you have a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, and 3-5 years hands-on experience in road design, construction, asset management or maintenance, we want to hear from you. A valid driver’s license is a must.

This is an opportunity for someone who is interested in road engineering and asset management practice to be involved in shaping the future of the City of Hobart’s Road Assets.

If you’re passionate about community work, thrive in engineering team environments, have a keen eye for detail, and are eager to embrace new challenges, this role might be just what you’re looking for.

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're passionate about engineering and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Claire Bryan, Senior Engineer Road Services, 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 Monday 17 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.