Infrastructure and Access Crossing Engineer

Join us as an Infrastructure and Access Crossing Engineer to deliver safe, smart and sustainable outcomes for the Central Coast.

• Permanent Full-Time role
• Work/Life Balance - 9-day fortnight
• Contribute to and determine infrastructure projects that enhance public access and safety
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality

About the role

The Infrastructure and Access Crossing Engineer plays a crucial role in managing and administering applications related to vehicle access crossings and transport infrastructure. This position requires a proactive approach to assessing engineering plans, ensuring compliance during construction, and liaising with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes for the community.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality customer service and ensuring that all infrastructure works adhere to Australian Standards and Council guidelines to ensure public safety. You will also engage in technical inspections and provide expert advice throughout the approval and construction processes.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in assessing and determining matters in an asset and infrastructure environment, combined with ongoing professional development
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated experience in the construction and maintenance of civil works, especially roads and drainage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to analyse engineering plans, technical documentation and ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Be motivated, adaptable, and committed to achieving high standards while fostering a collaborative work environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects efficiently and provide technical input into Council policies and guidelines

To view our position description which provides more information for you to learn more about this role please click the Apply button.

Other important information

• *The commencing salary for this position is up to $100.5k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $116.5k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation*
• We have a permanent full-time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role subject to agreement
• This role is located at the Erina Works Depot, however consistent field work is required.

A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council's Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, an alternate pre-used vehicle is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Scott Miller, Team Leader Investigations. You can contact Scott on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 23 November 2025.