Applications Close: 11:59 pm 6 July 2025

Group and Team: City Assets Group, Road Assets Team
Network: Infrastructure and Assets
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,137 per annum + 13% superannuation.

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the coordination and undertaking of road asset management, road project planning, maintenance and management activities, with a focus on sustainable management of road pavements, footpaths, bridges, retaining walls and other road assets.

Role accountabilities include:

• Monitor and research new road infrastructure technologies to identify modern replacement options for existing road assets. Focus on solutions that meet performance, sustainability, and reliability standards while keeping whole-of-life costs as low as possible
• Gather information to help create specifications and briefs for road asset investigations and data collection.
• Support the Senior Engineer Road Assets by helping meet service standards and performance goals.
• Inspect and assess roads to ensure they meet operational standards and legal requirements.
• Assist with planning and help the Senior Engineer scope, estimate, and prepare documents for road capital renewal projects.

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

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic Road Assets Officer to bolster our City Assets Group!

The successful applicant will

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, desirably with experience or interest in the field of road design, road construction and/or road maintenance, or significant relevant experience without a tertiary education.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

This role is the perfect launchpad for graduate engineers - apply now and start shaping the future with your fresh perspective and drive.

If you are passionate about community work, thrive in team environments, have a keen eye for detail and are eager to embrace new challenges, this role might just be what you are 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 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 after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.