• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Friendly and people-oriented team environment.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.

About the role

Are you ready to shape the future of Hobart’s road infrastructure? The City of Hobart is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer Road Services to lead the Road Services Team in delivery of high quality road and footpath infrastructure for our community. This pivotal role ensures our streets, footpaths, and lighting systems are safe, efficient, and future-ready.

As the Senior Engineer Road Services, you will play a leading role in delivering high-quality road services to the community. You will provide expert technical advice and strategic leadership across a wide range of road infrastructure matters. In this role, you will lead the Road Services team in assessing proposals that affect road infrastructure, offer guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, and oversee service levels. You will also manage the application of relevant laws, policies, and standards that shape the City’s transport infrastructure.

Role accountabilities include:

• Assess development proposals and advise on impacts to roads, footpaths, crossovers, and street lighting.
• Prepare detailed reports and submissions on road infrastructure and road reserve matters.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, including the development of Road Services Management Plans, construction and maintenance standards and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the DDA.
• Oversee the application of policies, by-laws, and standards to ensure effective road network management.
• Manage road hazard inspections, recommend service level adjustments, and support maintenance planning.
• Respond to public enquiries with clear, accurate information regarding road infrastructure.
• Supervise inspections and approvals for road-related permits, ensuring construction standards are met and infrastructure is protected.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a culture of engagement, development, and high-quality service delivery.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You’re a qualified Civil Engineer (or hold an equivalent degree) with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the field and hold a current full Driver’s Licence. You are ready to jump into the role where you can make a real impact from day one.

We’re looking for someone who brings a proactive, can-do attitude and thrives in a collaborative, supportive team environment and has a sharp eye for detail. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values continuous improvement, and is passionate about making a positive impact through infrastructure, we’d love to hear more about you—your experience, your strengths, and what drives 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 13.5% 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

Are you an engineer who loves solving problems and making a visible impact? Ready to join a team that’s all about collaboration, innovation, and building better roads? If you’re passionate about infrastructure, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work with people who enjoy what they do—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Claire Bryan, 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 10 August 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.