Investigations Engineer (Erina)

Do you want to be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers practical solutions? We are currently seeking an Investigations Engineer to join our team. If you are solution-focused and ready to make an impact, this could be your opportunity to help shape the future with us.
- Work in a dynamic and customer focused team
- Permanent full-time role based at Erina
- Balance your life with a 9 day fortnight
- Hybrid work conditions
- 2 days work from home and 3 days on site
- Private use Leaseback Vehicle About the role As an Investigation Engineer, you’ll help investigate and resolve complex road and drainage matters, shape practical infrastructure solutions, and work with stakeholders to deliver outcomes that are safe, cost effective, meet Council’s requirements and are customer focused. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. Key activities of this role include:
- Investigation and resolution of complex road, drainage and related infrastructure issues raised by the community and internal stakeholders
- Preparation of technical reports, designs, scopes, estimates and approvals for engineering solutions and minor works
- Undertake site inspections, research and consultation to identify practical, compliant and customer-focused outcomes
- Manage consultants, contractors and project delivery to meet scope, budget and timeframe expectations
- Provide expert advice on roads, drainage, easements, encroachments and related compliance matters To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in undertaking road and drainage engineering investigations combined with ongoing professional development
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Construction General Induction Card 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. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $116.5K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation + Civil Liability Allowance
- 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
- 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- This role is located at the Erina Depot
- A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use 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 setting 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 [0448 737 401](tel:0448 737 401)****. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r2zjl