Investigations Engineer (Central Coast Council)

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.
- 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. 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 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 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. 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 programme
- Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
- Access to professional development with career development and learning programmes through various platforms
- We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers programme
- Novated leasing partnerships Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work workplace 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. Contact Contact person for this role is Scott Miller, Team Leader Investigations. You can contact Scott on 0448 737 401. Application closing date This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 14 June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7e5q