Asset Investigation Officer

About the opportunity

Are you passionate about driving excellence in civil and environmental infrastructure projects? We're seeking a proactive Asset Investigation Officer to join our Works and Infrastructure team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of Council’s infrastructure projects, including stormwater drainage, bridges, culverts, roads, and traffic and transport facilities. As an Asset Investigation Officer, your primary objective is to develop project briefs for the delivery of Council’s civil and environmental infrastructure. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring and providing professional advice to engineers within the Infrastructure Unit.

Some key accountabilities for this role are: 

• Provide effective mentoring across the Infrastructure Unit, offering guidance on project management, contract administration, and construction management and surveillance advice.
• Assist in developing team goals and priorities to ensure organizational outcomes are achieved efficiently.
• Use ,maintain and further develop Cessnock City Council’s Project Management Framework for the delivery of infrastructure as well as non-build projects. 
• Foster a constructive and customer-focused team environment.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration:

$103,318 - $118,815 per annum plus superannuation and a lease back vehicle.

The Benefits:

• 35 hour working week with flexible hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including health & wellbeing leave and long service leave after 5 years service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Weekly health and wellbeing programs held onsite
• Free flu vaccination program
• Reward and recognition program
• Lease back vehicle  - Full private use available
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Free parking and a beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!

About You:

To succeed in this role, the successful candidate should possess a degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or relevant tertiary qualifications and must have compressive experience in civil engineering, focusing on civil works and Project Management. Experience managing both straightforward and intricate municipal infrastructure projects is essential and proficiency in recognised Project Management methodologies is also crucial for effective performance in this position.

What's Next?

If you're eager to contribute to meaningful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

About Us:

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 January 2024 at 11:30pm 

Contact Person: Michelle Watson, Asset Planning Coordinator on (02) 4993 4176

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.