Work Permits Officer/ Engineer

Sydney, NSW
$45.00-52.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Benefits

Competitive market rate between $45 - $52.87 per hour + super
Healthy work-life balance - 35 hours p/w
Great team culture that supports continuous development

ABOUT THE COMPANY.Join a Local Government organisation where community impact and collaboration are at the heart of everything. You'll work in a welcoming and knowledgeable team environment that encourages input, shares workload fairly, and values professional growth.ABOUT THE POSITION.As a Work Permits Officer, you will review and approve construction activities related to road reserve works and stormwater connections in line with the Road Act and Local Government Act, ensuring compliance with Council’s engineering standards, technical specifications, and policies.DUTIES.

Approve civil works within road reserves and footways
Issue permits (e.g. Road Opening, Hoarding, Plant, VFCs, Stormwater)
Conduct site inspections and prepare condition reports
Ensure compliance with Council regulations and Traffic Control Plans
Liaise with stakeholders including contractors and utility providers
Support legal claims with inspection findings
Design and assess vehicular crossings and footpath works
Issue alignment levels and manage erosion control on-site

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Proven experience in concrete works (crossings, kerbs, footpaths)
Knowledge of stormwater drainage, erosion control & traffic management
Proficient in AutoCAD and basic surveying tools
Strong communication skills and experience in permits & inspections

CULTURE.Join a collaborative and supportive team who share work load and ensure each member of the team is not being overloaded. This is a close-knit team who have regular weekly catch ups where every opinion is valued.HOW TO APPLY.Click "Apply for this job", or contact Krishma Bhattarai at kbhattarai@ivorygroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Ivory Group

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