Road Management Officer at Hume City Council

Coolaroo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

77133.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inspection, Supervision, Compliance, Traffic Management, Planning, Organizing, Judgment, Guidance, Construction, Maintenance, Safety Standards, Legislation, Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety, Technical Decisions, Problem Solving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent, Full Time, 9 day fortnight $77,133.68 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Infrastructure & Assets team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. Provide inspection and supervision of all works carried out within road reserves and other Council owned assets to ensure compliance of the Road Management Act 2004 and other regulations, codes and relevant state legislations What you’ll be doing: Provide guidance and supervision to contractors working in the Hume City Council ensuring compliance with Council standards, policies and legislative requirements. Record and check location to ensure that it complies with Council’s standards, policies and state legislative requirements. Ensure compliance of conditions and or restrictions on all road management permits issued. Inspect proposed work sites for conflict with Council and service Authority Assets. For vehicular crossings, parking bays and drainage connection, undertake, where required, a pre-works inspection to ensure works are carried out in a safe manner and comply with Council’s Infrastructure and Safety Standards. Review Traffic Management Plans to ensure adequate warning signs, lights, and barriers are provided within the permit for work site conditions. Where inspections are required, during the works, ensure that pavement compaction and drainage backfill meets Council’s specification. Receive and record details, including reinstatement notices of damage caused by service authorities and ensure ongoing compliance with specified conditions. Collate details of reinstatement works, confirm details and measurement on sites and determine priority. Issue instruction/documentation to City Works and/or Departmental staff for action and supervise reinstatement of works. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: This incumbent is accountable for the efficient conduct of assigned duties in accordance with the objectives and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent is required to make sound technical decisions selected from a range of alternatives based on experience, to ensure that any problems are remedied promptly and in the best interests of Council. Guidance and advice are always available. Extent of authority is subject to the level of delegation from the Technical Services Coordinator. The incumbent is required to exercise initiative and sound independent judgement within relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and guidelines. Understanding of personnel practices including those related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and the ability to provide contractors and subcontractors (road and drainage) with supervision and guidance. The ability to plan and organise work to achieve specific and set objectives. Required Certifications & Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are required for the position: Post-secondary qualifications in civil construction or relevant experience in a Local Government environment or similar. Construction and maintenance work experience in civil and concrete construction. Current driver’s licence. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

The Road Management Officer will provide inspection and supervision of works within road reserves to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. They will also guide contractors and ensure that all work meets Council standards and safety requirements.