Group and Team: City Infrastructure Group, Road Services Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $104,083 to $109,916 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about providing safe and future‑ready road networks for the community? In this role, you'll be the City's go‑to engineer for managing public road infrastructure - from assessing development impacts and advising on engineering solutions to handling permits and responding to community requests. You'll play a key part in planning, policy development, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, while providing professional guidance on road design and service levels.

Role accountabilities include:

- Deliver expert engineering advice on road design and development projects.
- Manage permits for heavy vehicles, road openings, and construction works.
- Investigate and respond to public and stakeholder enquiries on road issues.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for Council on road infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to achieve quality outcomes.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Road Services Engineer PD

About you

You're a skilled engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering practical solutions that make a real difference to the community. Your technical expertise is matched by strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You'll bring:

- A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and a current driver's licence.
- Proven experience in road engineering and infrastructure projects.
- A solid understanding of legislation and standards for local government roads.




- Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage confidently with diverse audiences.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Applications close

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 14 December 2025.

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📌 Infrastructure Engineer - Roads And Stormwater (Hobart)
🏢 Kingborough Council
📍 Hobart