Permanent, full-time

- Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems and finding practical solutions?

- Want to use your asset management and investigation skills to help shape the future of Lake Macquarie?

- Looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

This could be the position for you!

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Are you a technically minded professional who enjoys investigating issues, analysing data and working with a diverse range of stakeholders?

As a Technical Investigations Officer within our Infrastructure Assets Management Team, you'll play an important role in supporting the management and improvement of Council's infrastructure assets. You'll investigate technical matters, provide specialist advice, respond to customer enquiries and contribute to asset management initiatives that support the delivery of quality services to our community.

Working closely with internal teams, government agencies, service authorities, contractors and the public, you'll help ensure infrastructure assets are managed effectively, sustainably and in line with industry best practice.

This exciting role will:

- Investigate technical issues relating to infrastructure assets and provide practical, cost-effective solutions

- Provide technical advice on proposed, acquired and planned assets across Council

- Maintain and update asset information within asset management systems and databases

- Support the planning and delivery of asset renewal and capital works programs

- Apply engineering standards, industry guidelines and asset management best practice

- Respond to customer requests and provide clear, professional advice on technical matters

- Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Assist with preparing briefs, quotations, tender documentation and consultant engagement activities

- Support post-incident and insurance-related investigations where required





Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting chance.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a motivated and analytical professional who enjoys working independently while building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Degree, Diploma or Trade Certificate qualifications, or equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering

- Demonstrated experience undertaking technical investigations and applying asset management principles to infrastructure assets

- Strong customer relationship skills with the ability to manage complaints and communicate complex technical information clearly

- Proven ability to investigate problems, analyse information and develop practical solutions

- Sound knowledge of estimating methods, capital works monitoring and cost control practices

- Current Class C Driver's Licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

- Competitive salary from $90,202 to $104,831 per year + 12% superannuation

- Enterprise Agreement pay increases

- 35-hour working week

- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate

- Long service leave after five years

- Education assistance

- Ongoing learning and development opportunities

- Corporate fitness program

- A collaborative team environment focused on delivering outcomes for our community

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold.



When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Veli Sedev, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on 04•• ••• 572 or via email [email protected]

- If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 •••• •759 or via email [email protected]

- 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!

- 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 Statement.

- 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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