A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Recently joining our Civil Operations Section, we’re seeking a Civil Investigations Officer to provide technical support, assessment and advice to Council’s civil assets team.

Your role is key in the investigation, analysis and resolution of our infrastructure problems, focussing on assets including pavement and road ancillaries, carparks, bridges, pathways and drainage asset classes.

You’ll project manage operational work sites for minor technical projects, specialist maintenance activities, technical investigations, and service delivery. All while maintaining effective liaison between Council and utility companies, internal and external stakeholders.

- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 motor vehicle allowance + $2,562 retention allowance
- You will be working from Port Stephens Council, Raymond Terrace Depot
- The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

- A Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent, combined with extensive experience in a related field
- Experience with investigating, analysing and resolving complex infrastructure problems
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of geometric and pavement road design, drainage design, construction / maintenance processes and construction methodology.
- Demonstrated project and contractor management skills
- Demonstrated ability to interpret construction drawings

This is life at PSC!

- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it




- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our in office café
- And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 1 November 2026

Contact: Darren McSpadden, Roadside & Drainage Coordinator, on 0408 439 842

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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📌 Civil Investigations Officer (Raymond Terrace)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 Raymond Terrace