THE POSITION:

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Asset Officer (Driveway Crossing Approvals) to support the Asset Management Division of Fairfield City Council.

The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate and administer driveway crossing applications and requests. The coordination also includes site inspections, assessment and determination of driveway applications using Council's specifications.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and/or demonstrated experience in assessing and determining infrastructure.
• Experience in the management of vehicular crossings including providing a determination, specifying levels and plans for customers in line with Council's policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Experience and knowledge of construction and maintenance of Council's infrastructure assets including technical specifications and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices, legislation, and specifications associated with the assessment and determination of infrastructure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• NSW Drivers Licence Class IC (Motor Car)

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade 4, with a commencing salary range of $75,390 p.a. with progression to $83,213 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $88,308 p.a.
• A motor vehicle benefit is available

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free Onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Zahid Hassan, Asset Manager – Civil and Built on 9725 0248.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 20 June 2025 4pm

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to Jennifer Lim Hernandez, Acting Manager Finance, and received by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

All permanent employees interested in applying for this position need to have completed a minimum of 12 months in their current role. If you intend to apply for this internal position, please advise your manager. Temporary employees must have completed their current assignment or have the approval of their current manager to be considered for this position.

NOTES:

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