Technical Officer Infrastructure

Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area

• Full Time - 70 hours per fortnight.
• Balance your life with a 9-day fortnight
• Supportive and family friendly organisation

 The opportunity

We are seeking applications for a Technical Officer to assist in providing technical and professional expertise for the development and maintenance of Council’s assets and Civil Engineering projects including water and Sewerage projects.

In this role you will:

• Carry out field survey work for project investigation and design, engineering and construction surveys.
• Set out of project construction works
• Assist in the delivery of the design program.
• Assist in developing projects, including scope, design, estimates and specifications.
• Carryout Council’s program of traffic count information-gathering and analysis.
• Prepare concept plans and provide input to Council’s Traffic Committee as required.
• Carry out technical investigations and respond to requests as required.

Criteria

• Previous experience in the civil construction or related industries.
• Demonstrated understanding of Local Government infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in land and construction surveying
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing civil projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of civil construction plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate ability to use persuasive skills order to resolve problems, explain policy and reconcile viewpoints.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• The opportunity to explore a diversity of career paths.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Be part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment.  The salary is commencing at $1,434.00 per week with progression up to $1,582.90 per week dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Liona Edwards, Manager Infrastructure on P: 02 6033 8999.