Service Authority Engineer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Public Sector People Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Public Sector People are currently recruiting a temporary contract opportunity for a local council in Melbourne's western suburbs.

This role is for an experienced civil engineer with proven experience in the assessment and design of service authority assets such as sewer, water and lighting for greenfield developments.

This role will see you providing engineering input across planning applications, service authority referrals and subdivision assessments, ensuring compliance with council requirements.

You'll apply your knowledge of engineering design, construction and maintenance techniques in relation to roads and drainage, while also utilising your understanding of key legislation including the Road Management Act.

Must have strong computer skills, including MS Office & CAD, along with the ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements.

Key responsibility areas:

  • Respond positively and punctually within specified timelines to customer enquiries and requests and adhere to the performance standards adopted in the Customer Service Charter.
  • Process Service Authority Referrals in line with Council requirements and as per the relevant Australian Standards.
  • Assessment of LAAN notices and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Record keeping of Service Authority submissions and responses in Council's electronic database.
  • Attendance in Civil Practical Completion (PC) inspections to ensure service authority assets have been constructed as per approved plans.
  • Assess Planning Applications to provide Engineering permit conditions to Planning Unit.
  • Process improvement related to Service Authority submissions and responses.
  • Process engineering drawings with the assistance of Development Engineers for staged subdivision developments in accordance with Council requirements, the Subdivision Act and other statutory regulations.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience in an Engineering discipline.
  • Experience in design assessment of Service Authority assets related to greenfield residential/industrial developments.
  • Understanding of the principles of engineering design, construction and maintenance techniques in relation to roads & drainage.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in various computer packages including MS Office, internet and CAD software.

If you have the skills, experience, and availability for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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