Senior Investigations Engineer

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $108,609.01 - $119,007.71 + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance and 11.5% Super + Vehicle Allowance or Leaseback Vehicle

ABOUT US
Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council (Council) offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects. It is an exciting time to work with Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the position is to investigate complex and significant infrastructure related matters, including (but not limited to) internally and externally initiated enquiries, requests, concerns, complaints, and infrastructure related improvement initiatives. The position operates as a case manager, responsible for managing assigned matters from inception through to completion, until appropriately addressed / resolved.

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Gathering, interpreting and analysing relevant information, to diagnose problems and issues, and determine respective causes.
• Identifying and developing feasible solutions to address / resolve identified problems and issues.
• Overseeing execution of the required works, including managing internal / external stakeholders and residents, and presenting on progress / outcomes to relevant parties.
• Leading and/or contributing to presentations, meetings and discussions, on assigned matters.
• Assisting with infrastructure related improvement initiatives and providing technical advice / input on infrastructure projects and matters.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for a more detailed overview of the accountabilities / responsibilities of the position.

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will possess the following:

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in investigating and resolving complex and significant infrastructure planning / design problems and issues.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including managing scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading meetings and discussions, with internal staff and external stakeholders, including residents.
• Demonstrated high level problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills, including communicating clearly, concisely, and in a manner appropriate to the audience. 
• Attention to detail and a desire to deliver work to a high standard.
• Ability to work autonomously, including taking initiative, making decisions, taking ownership for your work, and getting results.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• Vehicle allowance (or leaseback vehicle, if available) is offered with this position.
• Work issued laptop.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby. 
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description

For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquistion Partner via. phone on (02) 8711 7673.

For further information about the position please contact Maruf Hossain, Acting Manager Infrastructure Planning via. phone on 0419 985 217.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.