Engineer Roads And Stormwater

Description:

Engineer Roads and Stormwater (Ref: 1267)
About the position:
The Engineer Roads and Stormwater will be part of the Technical Services Team and is responsible for providing technical advice and support on the management of City assets with a particular focus on road and stormwater infrastructure. The role actively manages the accurate identification and recording of asset attributes into the City’s asset management system, develops annual road and stormwater renewal programmes and strategies to manage the assets in accordance with recognised asset management practice in the medium and long term.
The role is also responsible for the identification and implementation of initiatives to facilitate performance improvement and compliance in the management of City assets.
Key accountabilities:
Provide technical expertise, advice and support to the Maintenance Operations branch on the management of road and stormwater infrastructure.
Assist the Coordinator Technical Services to develop the City’s asset management system and incorporate business practices that support the collection, accuracy and effective use of asset data.
Undertake investigations into specific stormwater and drainage issues and produce detailed reports with recommendations for resolving issues.
Develop 10-year plan and annual renewal programme for roads and stormwater infrastructure including detailed scope of works for each project.
Complete all mandatory auditing reporting and requests for road infrastructure assets.
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Kerry Smith, Manager Maintenance Operations on (08) 9956 6716.
Position requirements:
The applicant will ideally hold a degree in Engineering have relevant experience or have lesser qualification with significant experience in asset management. Additionally, they will have demonstrated experience in developing long term financial plans for asset renewal and sound knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management. Furthermore, the candidate must have comprehensive verbal and written communication skills including the ability to produce quality written reports.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary range between $97,157 – $108,700 per annum will be offered dependent on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
22 Annual Leave days per annum
Health & Wellbeing Program
Career opportunities
Study Assistance
Centrally located
Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities.
Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
Applications close 4pm Thursday 1 May 2025.