POSITION TITLE
POSITION NUMBER:
CLASSIFICATION/BAND:
Infrastructure Engineer
0313
City of Greater Geelong Enterprise Agreement (as amended from time to time )
Band 6 $70,627.02 to $76,270.42 per annum, plus superannuation
Permanent full-time position
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DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT:
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DATE APPROVED:
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
City Services
Engineering Services
Irena Bilic
21 November 2014
To contribute to the implementation of road, drainage and ancillary works as part of the
Subdivision Construction process, and ensure that developments are in accordance with Council requirements and standards.

THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG:
The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest local government areas in Victoria. The City provides more than 120 services to the municipality which has a population of more than 200,000.
The City has an annual budget of $229 million and employs over 2000 staff. It also utilises a large number of volunteers. The organisation has five divisions: Community Services; Corporate
Services; Economic Development, Planning & Tourism; City Services and Projects, Recreation &
Central Geelong.
Geelong:
Located 75 kilometres from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city and is renowned for its stunning north facing waterfront which overlooks Corio Bay. Geelong is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a relaxed coastal flavour. It is recognised as offering one of the best lifestyles in Australia. Geelong has all the modern amenities of larger cities, combined with a clean and healthy environment.
Just minutes away from the city centre are kilometers of pristine beaches, charming seaside townships and unspoilt rural hinterland.
Geelong is also the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road and some of the best surf beaches in the world.
The City offers excellent educational opportunities. Geelong Grammar, Geelong College, The
Gordon and Deakin University are just some of the schools and tertiary institutions in the region.
ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:
Geelong is among the largest of 79 Councils which collectively represent approximately 5 million
Victorians. While each Council is independent, there are common rules, mainly in the form of
State Legislation, which provide the framework in which Councils operate.
Our Vision:
Greater Geelong: building our community through enterprise, opportunity and innovation in a quality environment.
Our Mission:
We will focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships to deliver Council's strategic directions and high quality services that meet the changing needs of our community.
Values & Behaviours:
Values form the basis of our behaviour; they add meaning to work and they provide a basis for consistent planning and decision making across the organisation. The City of Greater Geelong aims to foster a culture that embraces the organisation values being Integrity, Responsibility,
Innovation and Respect.
All employees should demonstrate the behaviours that come from these values when carrying out their work.

ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIP:
This position is part of the City Services Division which comprises the following departments:
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Engineering Services
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Environment and Waste Services
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Infrastructure Operations
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Parks and Support Services
Reports To: Senior Subdivisions Engineer
Directly
Supervises:
Nil
Liaisons:
External
Laisisons:
Subdivision Works Inspectors, Forward Planning Engineer, City
Development Staff, Engineering Technical Officer, other Engineering
Services Staff.
Developers Consultants - Engineers/Surveyors, Contractors, Statutory
Authorities, General Public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Subdivisions
1. Assist in checking engineering documentation including drawings and specifications relating to all private subdivisional development to confirm compliance with relevant
Council standards and requirements.
2. Assist in checking submitted drainage computations to ensure compliance with Council requirements.
Development Approvals
3. Provide engineering advice on matters such as traffic, drainage, car parking, etc for the issuing of planning permits for developments and subdivisions.
4. Assess and make recommendation on applications submitted to Building Section to build over easements.
5. Assess and make recommendations on applications submitted to the Building Section for fences within 9 metres of an intersection.
6. Provide property information such as lot size, legal point of discharge for stormwater to internal / external customers.
Adherence to all Council’s policies and procedures as relevant to this position.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
1. Ability to apply theoretical engineering discipline principles in examining engineering documentation for subdivisional plans.
2. Knowledge of Subdivision Act and Planning Scheme is desirable
3. Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.
4. Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with professional engineers and people of similar disciplines in the administration of defined activities.
5. Written communication skills of an order sufficient to effectively prepare routine correspondence and reports relating to field of expertise.
6. Ability to work as an effective member of a professional team.
7. A qualification in Civil Engineering would be desirable.
8. All candidates should display integrity, responsibility, respect for others and the ability to be innovative.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:
The primary responsibilities of this position are:
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The efficient and effective output of the position in accordance with legislative responsibilities and customer needs.
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To make a positive contribution to the operation and success of the section as a whole.
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The timely provision of accurate advice to senior staff and internal and external customers.
The freedom to act is governed by the objectives and procedures of the section, under the regular supervision of the Co-ordinator
– Road & Drainage Infrastructure, The position plays a supportive role to more senior staff with the quality of work being subject to review by more senior staff and decisions are subject to review or appeal by more senior staff.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
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This is a technically skilled position which is essentially problem solving in nature. It will be required to make technical and occasionally complex judgements requiring some originality, with guidance from more senior staff where required.
SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Ability to apply theoretical engineering discipline including principles in examining engineering documentation for subdivisional plans.
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Knowledge of Subdivision Act, ResCode is desirable.
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Ability to apply knowledge of Council subdivisional standards and procedures.
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Ability to apply basic understanding of traffic engineering.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
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Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.
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Ability to achieve results within a set timetable.
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Ability to work without supervision.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with professional engineers and people of similar disciplines in the administration of defined activities, both within and outside the organisation at a professional level.
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Ability to be self motivated and to work as part of a team.
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Written communication skills of an order sufficient to effectively prepare routine correspondence and reports on matters relating to field of expertise.
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Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect and innovation in all aspects of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
In addition to those listed in the key selection criteria:
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A qualification in Civil Engineering would be desirable.
 Experience in design and construction of roadwork’s, drainage and associated works
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A current Victorian Driver's Licence.
SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
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A pre-employment medical examination may be required.
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Participate, where required, in the reporting of health, safety and wellbeing issues.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
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Employment is subject to the presentation of documentary evidence of the right to work in
Australia.
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A National Police Records check may be required throughout your employment with Council.
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Current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential where the need to drive a Council vehicle is required.
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A component of evening and/or weekend work, which may take place away from the “normal” place of work, may be required as part of the duties of this position (in relation to both Graffiti and Saleyards responsibilities).
RISK MANAGEMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS:
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Observe policies and procedures to minimise injury and damage to assets and property.
 Adhere to Council’s OH&S, equal opportunity and risk management policies, as well as act in accordance with the Charter of Human Rights.
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Ensure behaviour in the workplace does not discriminate, bully or harass others.
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Take reasonable care of self and others who may be affected by your actions.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
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Employment may be subject to a three-month probationary period (please note that following consultation, this period may be extended by up to a further three months).
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Conditions of employment are as per your contract of employment.
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The City of Greater Geelong is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a no smoking in the workplace practise and is also committed to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the workplace and therefore all employees adherence to all OH&S Policies and Procedures is mandatory.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close at 5.00pm Friday 12 December 2014 and should be submitted through the on-line facility at www.geelongaustralia.com.au
(for internal candidates, please refer to
CityWeb).
Should you not have access to the on-line facility, applications may be directed to:
Recruitment Administration Officer
Organisation Development Department
City of Greater Geelong
PO Box 104
GEELONG VIC 3220
For details on the recruitment process Phone: 5272 4273 or Fax: 5272 4292
If you require further information regarding this position, please contact:
Bojan Ritonja, Senior Development Engineer on 5272 5113.
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At all times during the recruitment and selection process, personal data will be treated in a highly confidential manner.
Documents will only be available to members of the selection committee for the purposes of selecting the best person for the position.
All unsuccessful applicants’ documentation will be destroyed three months after the end of the recruitment process.
Please do not send originals of documentation with your application, as they will be destroyed.
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