Technical Officer

Job No: 101320
Location: Cairns

  • Looking to further your knowledge and advance your works & infrastructure career?
  • Join this vibrant local government organisation in a pivotal technical role!
  • Attractive remuneration circa $55,400 – $60,500 plus 10%-12.5% super, 5 weeks annual leave, locality allowance & monthly RDO! 

About the Opportunity

Burke Shire Council now has an opportunity for a full-time Technical Officer to join their team in Cairns, QLD.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Works & Infrastructure, this position will see you primarily responsible for providing technical support and coordination to the Works and Infrastructure Department, including assisting with the planning, management, monitoring and delivery of work programs and projects to ensure technical requirements are met.

More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Assisting in the preparation of Budget submissions, works programs, grant applications, business cases, and project documentation;
  • Assisting in defining project scope, objectives and budget, through the engagement of all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;
  • Developing consultant briefs, specifications and other documentation required for projects; 
  • Preparing project plans and related documents;
  • Maintaining risk and lesson learnt registers ensuring they are effectively applied to future projects;
  • Monitoring works programs and projects to ensure that they are within agreed budget, time and quality targets; and
  • Assisting with the management of contract preparation, tender processes, contract award, construction, commissioning and site hand-over.

About You

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. BEng, BTech, Dip Eng/Tech, Cert IV Civil Construction or similar) along with experience in the civil works space and strong project management skills.

Burke Shire Council is seeking someone with strong knowledge of work practices relevant to civil construction, water and sewerage treatment and local government operations. An understanding of applicable engineering design and construction specifications relating to local government operations is also required, as is knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Protection practices relating to construction and field operations.

If you're a tech savvy individual with a keen eye for detail, you'll be sure to thrive in this position. The ability to think creatively and problem solve will also be important in this role, as you evaluate options and identify the best way to navigate a project. Importantly, you'll be well versed in managing competing priorities and working to strict deadlines.

Although not essential, possession of Traffic Management Design accreditation with DTMR and/or previous local government experience will be highly regarded. Competency in the use of MS Office (incl. Project), CAD, GIS and Asset Management applications is essential.

Please Note: A current 'C' class driver's license, Construction Industry Safety Induction (CPCCOHS2001 or equivalent) and ability to travel between Cairns and Burketown via light aircraft are requirements of this role.

About the Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to further your knowledge and expand your resume - you'll develop your project and technical skills by working on challenging remote projects and will gain experience across a broad range of technical areas and activities.

Upon joining Council, you'll be welcomed into a culture that fosters high morale and job satisfaction. You will also receive an attractive remuneration circa $55,400 – $60,500 plus 10%-12.5% super! In addition, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • 5 weeks’ annual leave;
  • Monthly RDO; and
  • Locality allowance ($3,120 or $6,240 based on dependants).

If you're looking to develop your expertise and advance your technical career - Apply Now!

 

About Burke Shire 

The Burke Shire is located in North West Queensland, 400km north of Mount Isa, leaning against the Northern Territory border to the west and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north.

This is a remote, rural Shire, spanning approximately 40 000km², with a permanent population of 550 people, and two main townships, Burketown and Gregory. With a significant Indigenous population, Aboriginal culture is a strong influence, and the Shire is home to the Boodjamulla National Park and the World Heritage Site Riversleigh fossil fields. Burke Shire hosts some of Australia's most spectacular natural resources including world-class Barramundi fishing, an abundance of bird life and (well fed) crocodiles. Burketown is also the best place to view the rare meteorological phenomenon known as the Morning Glory, 1000km long tubular clouds that roll through the skies of the Burke Shire from August to October each year.

Locals enjoy a relaxed, stress-free lifestyle, without pollution, crowds, traffic congestion, serious crime or overcrowding. The Shire offers the same facilities you'd expect in any country town around Australia - pubs, public swimming pools, tennis courts, social sporting fixtures, children's playground, racetrack, community hall and aerodromes with regular flights to Mount Isa and Cairns. Burketown provides grocery supplies, and residents can also have phone orders delivered by regular freight services.

Burke Shire offers a charming and safe environment for individuals and families of all backgrounds to experience the real Australian outback, complete with wallabies hopping down the streets and frogs croaking in the yard.

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