Asset Consent Officer - (Band 5)

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.