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

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, adaptable 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 on-site 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?

Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care

We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

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