Manningham City Council

Infrastructure Surveillance Officer

• 2 Temporary (fixed term) Full-time positions (24 Months)
• Band 5 Salary
  $84,614 - $96,563 + 12% Superannuation + Monthly RDO
• Based at
  Doncaster East

Are you looking for a dynamic field-based role where no
two days are the same? Join Manningham Council as an Infrastructure
Surveillance Officer and play a vital role in protecting community
infrastructure, ensuring construction sites comply with permit conditions, and
helping maintain the safety and amenity of our municipality. This is an
exciting opportunity to combine site inspections, compliance, customer service
and technical problem-solving in a rewarding local government role.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in protecting Council assets
  during building and development works.
• Enjoy a varied mix of field inspections,
  investigations, compliance, administrative work and customer engagement.
• Work closely with engineers, planners, builders,
  developers and internal stakeholders to achieve positive community outcomes.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

Reporting
to the Team Leader Infrastructure Permits, the Infrastructure Surveillance
Officer is responsible for undertaking inspections, surveillance activities and
permit administration associated with asset protection, vehicle crossings and
other infrastructure permits. The role focuses on protecting Council assets,
maintaining public safety and ensuring compliance with permit conditions, Local
Laws and relevant legislation.

You will conduct proactive and reactive site
inspections, investigate breaches, assess infrastructure damage, liaise with
builders and residents, and provide technical advice to achieve practical
compliance outcomes while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will
demonstrate:

• Experience in Asset Protection, Infrastructure Permits,
  construction, civil infrastructure, compliance, inspections or a related
  technical field
• Strong knowledge of residential construction impacts, asset
  protection requirements, Local Laws and relevant legislation.
• Ability to interpret plans, permit conditions, standards and
  technical documentation and apply sound judgement to compliance matters.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work
  effectively with builders, contractors, developers, residents and internal
  teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the
  ability to prepare reports, correspondence and evidence-based
  recommendations.
• Administer
  various Infrastructure Permits, including pre- and post-works inspections and
  bond management and related administration tasks.
• Ability to work
  collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to continuous improvement
  initiatives.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and White Card (desirable)

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role.

For a confidential discussion please contact Shantha
Awn, Team Leader Infrastructure Permits via [email protected]

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:00 pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.
We welcome graduate applications for this role.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.