Description
Location: Launceston
We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.
Shape the roads Launceston moves on
You'll lead the way we plan, maintain and renew Launceston's road network. As Senior Road Asset Engineer, you'll bring technical depth to road condition assessment, renewal prioritisation and the capital projects that keep our roads performing for the long term.
Working within the City Infrastructure team, you'll lead the preparation of Road Asset Management Plans, build forward renewal and maintenance programs backed by solid condition data, and provide the technical mentorship. You'll also be a trusted technical voice for contractors, service providers and the community when it comes to what's happening on our roads.
This is a senior technical role with real scope to shape decisions that affect how the whole city moves.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Lead the planning and assessment of road asset condition, identifying renewal and maintenance priorities
Prepare and maintain the Road Asset Management Plans, including four year renewal programs based on condition data
Provide technical mentorship within the engineering team and broader organisation on complex road asset issues
Manage the financial planning and delivery of road and bridge maintenance programs, including tender documentation and project specifications
Liaise with contractors, service providers and the community on road asset works and enquiries
About You
We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:
A civil engineering degree or equivalent, with strong experience across road asset management or related civil construction modalities
A track record managing public infrastructure assets, from condition assessment through to renewal planning
A current driver's licence
A collaborative approach, working well within the City Infrastructure team and across the organisation
About the City of Launceston
The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.
At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate. It’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger: our community.
City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information specific to this role, please contact Steven Tanchik Team Leader Engineering on 03 6323 3059 or Steven.Tanchik@launceston.tas.gov.au
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.
You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.
Applications closing Thursday 27 August 2026
Requirements
A civil engineering degree or equivalent, with strong experience across road asset management or related civil construction modalities
A track record managing public infrastructure assets, from condition assessment through to renewal planning
A current driver's licence
A collaborative approach, working well within the City Infrastructure team and across the organisation
