Benefits

• Competitive market rate between $45 - $52.87 per hour + super
• Healthy work-life balance - 35 hours p/w
• Great team culture that supports continuous development

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Join a Local Government organisation where community impact and collaboration are at the heart of everything. You'll work in a welcoming and knowledgeable team environment that encourages input, shares workload fairly, and values professional growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

As a Work Permits Officer, you will review and approve construction activities related to road reserve works and stormwater connections in line with the Road Act and Local Government Act, ensuring compliance with Council’s engineering standards, technical specifications, and policies.

DUTIES.

• Approve civil works within road reserves and footways
• Issue permits (e.g. Road Opening, Hoarding, Plant, VFCs, Stormwater)
• Conduct site inspections and prepare condition reports
• Ensure compliance with Council regulations and Traffic Control Plans
• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors and utility providers
• Support legal claims with inspection findings
• Design and assess vehicular crossings and footpath works
• Issue alignment levels and manage erosion control on-site

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in concrete works (crossings, kerbs, footpaths)
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage, erosion control & traffic management
• Proficient in AutoCAD and basic surveying tools
• Strong communication skills and experience in permits & inspections

CULTURE.

Join a collaborative and supportive team who share work load and ensure each member of the team is not being overloaded. This is a close-knit team who have regular weekly catch ups where every opinion is valued.

HOW TO APPLY.

Click "Apply for this job", or contact Krishma Bhattarai at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.