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Main Road Technical Officer

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

  • Crookwell - 35 hours a week
  • RDO per fortnight
  • Hourly rate starts from $41.46 + superannuation (Grade 11 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)

Do you have experience in a contract supervision and delivering projects?

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Road Maintenance Contract you will be responsible with overseeing defect identification and management on State and Council roads, alongside associated infrastructure. Your expertise will be crucial in meeting contractual and specification requirements while working collaboratively with our dedicated team, guiding them to ensure work is efficiently and safely delivered in accordance with the Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) contract requirements and Council's works program.

About us

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is a collaborative and innovative organisation in a township surrounded by beautiful bushland and open spaces, providing services to a diverse community. We have culture that thrives on its positive contributions in the local community.

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring works are undertaken to documented procedures and in accordance with TfNSW and ULSC quality standards;
  • Collecting, collating and providing information for reporting, and producing accurate and timely reports as required;
  • Conducting inspections of TfNSW and council assets and reporting on / monitoring defects to ensure the integrity and reliability of the assets.
  • Assist in the development and supervise the Heavy Patch Program and Resealing/Resurfacing Program ensuring progress and non-compliance across the service are monitored and addressed.
  • Undertaking regular site inspections to ensure all areas comply with relevant standards including health and safety standards, taking immediate action as required to mitigate potential risks;
  • Assist in the development of maintenance and rehabilitation programs on State and Council Roads and associated infrastructure.
  • Provide key technical advice, costs and detailed estimates on road and asset maintenance and construction projects.

Who are we looking for?

A motivated and enthusiastic person who has contemporary knowledge and experience in construction, maintenance and who can manage 'on ground' contractual and specification obligations/requirements in line with delivery programs, specifically Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation.

You are experienced in delivering excellence through your team, and are adept in achieving targets and meeting deadlines.

You have exceptional communication skills and a track record of leading and supporting staff.

Essential Criteria

  • Certificate IV in Construction or a related discipline or extensive demonstrated experience in construction and road maintenance.
  • Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in asset inspection principles and requirements including monitoring and reporting on defects.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance and construction of road assets including bitumen sealing, heavy patching and asphalt pavements.
  • Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated understanding and application of TfNSW specifications as well as other relevant legislation, codes and standards.

Apply now!

Applications close: 15 Aug 2025

Reference: 6783584
Location: Crookwell, NSW
Listed: 22 July 2025


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