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Road Asset Engineer

Position number: POS0854

Enquiries:

Name: Steven Tanchik
Position: Team Leader Transport

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
Phone: 03 6323 3059

T 03 6323 3000
Email: Steven.Tanchik@launceston.tas.gov.au

E contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au

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Contents

Introduction 3

City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4

Organisational Values 5

Information for Applicants 6

Recruitment Steps 7

General Conditions of Employment 8

Position Description 9

Address all correspondence to:

Manager People and Culture

City of Launceston

PO Box 396

LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

Email address: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au

When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word

(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.
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Introduction

Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania

and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at

the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the

Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning

wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural

features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.

A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage

streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of

old-world and new, tradition and innovation.

The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405
square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal council
in terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the
major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned
and operated by the City of Launceston.

The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including
the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annual
reporting.

City of Launceston
organisational chart

The City of Launceston is recognised as

an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian

Government.

An Employer of Choice

is a workplace that demonstrates

contemporary workplace practices and

provides outstanding support for its staff.

The Council employs around 570 employees

across a range of responsibilities.

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Organisational values

At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.

Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our

values at all times.

Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive

workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if

they are a good fit for you.

WE CARE ABOUT
OUR PEOPLE OUR
MATTER COMMUNITY 

We value clear and open  We take pride in our work and

communication pursue a standard of excellence


We support and encourage each  We genuinely listen, and value

other collaborative relationships 

We respect diversity  We strive towards the best 

We recognise individual needs, outcome for our community

experience and strengths  We make responsible and

sustainable decisions

WE BRING AN OPEN WE GO HOME SAFE

MIND AND WELL 

We actively seek opportunities to  We show care for people and look

continuously improve out for one another 

We respect and explore different  We speak up and support others to

ideas and perspectives be healthy and safe 

We embrace change that leads to  We take personal responsibility for

positive outcomes our own health and wellbeing 

We value innovation and creativity  We value work-life fit

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Information for applicants

City of Launceston is an equal When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:

opportunity employer. Our 1. Covering letter

workforce is diverse, inclusive, 2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria
flexible and family-friendly. only)

3. Resume

We value the different

backgrounds, skills and The online Application for Employment can be accessed here

contributions of all employees (you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
and treat each other and our 1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you
community with respect. are applying for the role.

We want opportunities at City of 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The
Launceston to be accessible most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge,

and attainable to all candidates. qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with

If you are interested in this role organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the

but have concerns about your position. Selection is based on the assessment of each
application in relation to the selection criteria identified in the

suitability, please talk to us
position description. The position description is included later in

before submitting your this information kit.
application.

The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,
skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform
the role. You must provide a statement that addresses each
highlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statement
should include examples that demonstrate how you meet each
criterion.

Please see information here on how to address the Selection
Criteria.

3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work
history, special skills, training and competency details and
referees, plus any other information that may support your
application. Be clear and informative. Include the names,
position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
two work referees.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to

submit your application for this role, please contact the People and

Culture Team via email at contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au,

noting your preferred method of communication and contact

details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Please read this

information carefully, as it

will help you with the

preparation of your

employment application.

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Recruitment steps

1. Application received

2. Shortlisting 

Shortlisted applicants will be

contacted by telephone or email

to arrange an interview. 

Unsuccessful candidates will

be advised by email.

3. Interview

4. Pre-Employment Checks: 

Reference Check 

Police Check 

Medical Assessment 

Drug and Alcohol screening

All costs covered by City of Launceston

5. Suitability determination and

preferred candidate identified

6. Letter of Offer

Employee benefits 
Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options

through St Luke’s Health and BUPA. 

Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support

and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and

advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family

members. 

We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently

flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of

the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the

needs of our employees. 

Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic. 

Discounts at the Museum Gift shop. 

Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two

or four week’s additional leave per year to help manage family/carer

responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditions
of employment

Position title Road Asset Engineer

Employment terms Permanent, Full-time

Working pattern 19-day Month

Total remuneration Remuneration commensurate with qualifications and industry
experience Grade 5/6

Grade 5: $90,128 - $102,647*

Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed

below

Base salary $78,202 - $89,064

Grade 6: $105,260 - $119,803*

Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed

below

Base salary $91,332 - $103,950

Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25% 

Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave
per year, plus leave loading. 

Personal leave (for sick and carer’s leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for part-
time employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personal
illness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member. 

Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half-
pay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer. 

Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.

The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here

The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here

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Position Description

PF NUMBER: POS NUMBER: POS0854

POSITION TITLE: Road Asset Engineer

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 5/6

EMPLOYEE: Vacant

TEAM: Infrastructure and Engineering

NETWORK: Infrastructure and Assets

REPORTS TO: Team Leader Transport

PREPARED BY: Steven Tanchik

DATE: 29 April 2024

APPROVED BY:

NAME: Erica Deegan

POSITION: Manager Infrastructure and Engineering

SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

This role sits within the Transport team and will predominantly deal with road assets, including

pavements, kerb and channel, footpaths, traffic furniture, street lighting, bridges and retaining walls in the

road reservation.

This role will: 

Undertake and coordinate the inspection of road assets. 

Undertake acquisition, modelling and management of road asset condition data. 

Develop and update road asset renewal programs 

Create tender documentation and project specifications. 

Manage the delivery of maintenance programs. 

Provide advice to project managers during the delivery of road asset projects. 

Liaise with service providers relating to their works in the Council road reserve. 

Investigate issues and respond to customer enquiries regarding road assets considered to involve
technical research and/or technical assessment. 

Support the preparation and maintenance of the Road Asset Management Plan.

This role will actively participate in a collaborative work environment and contribute to achieving the best

outcomes for a liveable city.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and

display our values 

we value clear and open communication  we take pride in our work and pursue a 

we support and encourage each other standard of excellence 

we respect diversity  we genuinely listen, and value collaborative 

we recognise individual needs, experience relationships

and strengths  we strive towards the best outcome for our

community 

we make responsible and sustainable
decisions


we show care for people and look out for 
we actively seek opportunities to one another

continuously improve 
we speak up and support others to be 

we respect and explore different ideas and healthy and safe
perspectives 

we take personal responsibility for our own 
we embrace change that leads to positive health and wellbeing

outcomes 
we value work-life fit 

we value innovation and creativity

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …

General
City of Launceston's Behave in a way that supports the City of Launceston's Demonstrates, through

Values behaviour, an alignment to values.
and an understanding of our 

Our people matter values 
We care about our community 

We bring an open mind 
We go home safe and well

Technology Use technology and information to maximise efficiency New and existing technologies

and effectiveness. are utilised effectively.

Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across Actively participating in team

networks. meetings/tool box meetings,

Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual by offering ideas and

plan actions. suggestions and providing

feedback

Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical Collaborative opportunities are

role accountabilities. sought across Networks

Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of Improved work practices and

introducing new and improved work practices and projects.

projects within your team and your network.

Technical

Condition Assessment  Co-ordinate and undertake inspections of road  A road asset inspection
assets. schedule is developed and 

Acquire, under the direction of the Team Leader, adhered to.

road asset condition inspections by external  Road asset condition data
parties. is captured and recorded 

Monitor and verify the accuracy of road asset appropriately.

condition data. Road asset condition data

Manage road asset condition data. accuracy is verified to the

appropriate standard.

Road Asset Renewal  Identify and scope, in consultation with the Project  4-year asset renewal

Programs Design and Delivery Team, road asset renewal programs are developed
projects, including the inspection of proposed work for road and footpath
sites, identification of defects and issues and reseals and road asset
determination of the appropriate treatment and capital works.
estimating project costs.

Works within renewal
Prioritise road asset renewal projects and develop 4-

programs are prioritised based
year road asset renewal programs based on condition

on their condition and
data and depreciation forecasts and yearly budgets.

depreciation rate.

Asset Management  Prepare data and analysis for input into asset Asset Management Plans

Plans management plans for relevant asset classes. reviewed as required by the
Support the preparation and review of Asset Chief Infrastructure Officer
Management Plans.

Delivery of projects  Liaise with project managers during project design Technical advice provided to

and delivery to assist with the delivery of projects, project managers as required.
including providing technical advice.

Ensure that project
Undertake inspections upon completion of projects to documentation and asset
certify that works were undertaken as specified and registers accurately reflect the
that the asset condition database reflects the works as-completed project.
undertaken

Manage consultants • Provide critical review of consultant and contractor Services are delivered

and contractors on services efficiently and in a timely

behalf of Council to manner

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …

ensure efficient • Instruct consultants and contractors to ensure

delivery of required Council values are adhered to in project scoping Projects are delivered on time
services and delivery and within budget

Manage the delivery of operational and minor capital

projects

Investigate issues  Support operations staff in their investigations by Council response times met
providing engineering advice. with respect to issue 

Investigate issues and respond to customer
investigations.

enquiries. 

Liaise with service providers for works within the
road reserve, including providing technical
requirements relating to their work.

Prepare reports and update asset records, as

necessary, as a result of investigations.

Work Safely with a Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with

Duty of Care for fellow the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and

employees and ensure Safety Policy and Procedures

procedural compliance

While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and
safety; and

(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or
omissions do not adversely affect the health and
safety of other persons; and

(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able,
with any reasonable instruction that is given by the
person conducting the business or undertaking to
allow the person to comply with this Act; and

(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure

of the person conducting the business or undertaking

relating to health or safety at the workplace that has

been notified to workers.

(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may

direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence

and training.

WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK

Yes/No

Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No

If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

Organisational 

Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making 

Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions from
others 

Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives 

Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care

Position Specific 

Commitment to high quality customer service, with demonstrated communication/negotiation skills to explain
and discuss issues with customers. 

High level of oral and written communication skills, including preparing reports for technical and non-technical
audiences. 

Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a team, facilitating information transfer, and
coordinating with other team members. 

Sound judgement, decision making and risk analysis skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Desirable: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent. 

Alternatively: Demonstrated high level of competency in the technical background of managing road assets and
the design of utility services. 

Relevant experience in the design and construction of civil engineering works 

Current Drivers Licence

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Manager Manager Infrastructure and Engineering

Team Leader Team Leader Transport

Direct Reports Nil

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)

Internal Nature of Relationships

Project Design & Delivery Team Collaborate in the undertaking of roles and responsibilities.

Assist/provide advice on issues relative to roles and responsibilities.

Operations - Road Services Team Collaborate in the undertaking of roles and responsibilities.

Assist/provide advice on issues relative to roles and responsibilities.

External Nature of Relationships

Public Provide information regarding specific projects and issues.

Contractors & Consultants Management relative to roles and responsibilities.

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS

(Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)

Purchasing Approvals Limit $0

Confidentiality

Staff are

a) Able to access; or
b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,

organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a
sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.

By accepting this position the employee undertakes:

a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment
with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be
disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.

b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.
c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise

Agreement.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Expectations of a City of Launceston employee: 

Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintain
professionalism; 

Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and 

Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.

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