At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning and assessment of Launceston's road network and mentor the engineering team.
- Company: Join the City of Launceston, an award-winning Employer of Choice.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, generous leave, and discounts on health and fitness.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to community success.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Launceston's infrastructure and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Civil engineering degree with experience in road asset management.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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.
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.
Applications closing Thursday 27 August 2026.
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