Asset Consent Officer (Band 5) Start: Monday, 2 March 2026
End: Friday, 8 May 2026
Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Friday
Daily Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Dress Code / PPE:
* Safety boots
* High visibility jacket
* Wet weather gear
Position Purpose
* Provide advice, education and enforcement relating to Vehicle Crossover Permits and Working within the Road Reserve Permits
* Ensure works impacting Council infrastructure comply with relevant legislation, Local Laws, standards and policies
* Contribute to the City Presentation team in delivering consistent, high-quality services to the community
Key Responsibilities
* Permit Advice and Compliance
* Provide guidance on permit processes and relevant Local Laws
* Assess applications and support compliance with Council requirements
* Promote understanding of obligations relating to works within the road reserve
Investigations and Enforcement
* Investigate breaches relating to Vehicle Crossing and Working within the Road Reserve Permits
* Issue notices to comply, penalty notices and related correspondence
* Collect evidence including site inspections, photographs and interviews
* Prepare documentation and Briefs of Evidence where required
* Assist with legal proceedings when necessary
* Enforce relevant legislation, including Local Laws, the Local Government Act, Road Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Summary Offences Act and Road Management Act
Inspections and Site Oversight
* Conduct inspections before, during and after construction or reinstatement works
* Ensure compliance with approved permits, standards and specifications
* Work with other Council departments in issuing and inspecting permits
* Monitor contractor works to ensure compliance with Council standards
Systems and Asset Management
* Use Council systems for workflow management, record keeping and reporting
* Maintain accurate documentation relating to permits and compliance actions
* Ensure compliance with Council’s Asset Management and Road Management Plans
* Contribute to continuous improvement and effective use of technology
Inherent Physical Requirements
* Ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone
* Ability to read detailed documentation and computer screens
* Capacity to walk over uneven or rough terrain to conduct inspections
* Ability to drive to Council buildings and construction sites across the municipality
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of Vehicle Crossing and Working within the Road Reserve Permits
* Understanding of road, path and drainage construction principles
* Qualification or demonstrated experience in Civil Construction
* Ability to read and interpret construction and building plans
* Experience monitoring contractor works for compliance
Mandatory Requirements:
* National Criminal History Check
* Working with Children Check
* Current Victorian Driver Licence
* Functional Assessment (Physio / Medical Examination)
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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