Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW
Shape the future of one of Australia's most unique coastal cities.
As our
Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer
, you'll play a key role in the long-term planning, management and improvement of Lake Macquarie's bridge and structure assets. Working within the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you'll help ensure our bridges, major culverts, retaining walls, pedestrian bridges and other civil structures remain safe, reliable and sustainable for our growing community.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic asset management and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful infrastructure outcomes.
This exciting role will:
Lead the planning and management of Council's bridge and structure assets
Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs that support informed investment decisions
Provide specialist engineering advice on bridge and structural asset performance, risk and lifecycle management
Assess existing and proposed bridge and structure assets to determine future requirements
Develop and manage forward capital works and renewal programs aligned with Council priorities
Provide senior technical leadership, mentoring and peer review within the team
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective community outcomes
Support legislative compliance, risk management and reporting requirements relating to Council's bridge and structure assets




Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced civil or structural engineer with a strong background in bridge and structural infrastructure asset management. You enjoy solving complex problems, making evidence-based decisions and influencing positive outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise.
You can confidently manage competing priorities, communicate complex technical information in plain English and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
To be successful, you will bring:
A degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in bridge and civil structures inspection, assessment, maintenance, renewal or asset management
Knowledge of bridge and transport structure standards, including AS ****, Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology or TfNSW standards
Experience applying asset management, risk management and lifecycle planning principles
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and engineering advice
A Class C Driver's Licence
LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS




This position provides:
Competitive salary from $118,937 to $138,224 per year + 12% superannuation
Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience, with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
35-hour working week, with versatile conditions
Long service leave after 5 years
Education assistance
Training and development opportunities
Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
Plus many more great employee benefits
For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact
Veli Sedev
, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on
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or via email ******
If you need assistance submitting your applicationclick hereor please contact
Ashlea Norris
, Talent Attraction Partner, on
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or via email ********
Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
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