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Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Payroll deductions

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Technical Officer – Corridor Management in Rockhampton. The role focuses on managing activities that impact road reserves and transport networks, including permit assessments, technical advice, and monitoring for compliance.

You will collaborate with developers, utilities, contractors and government bodies to ensure safe, compliant outcomes and support major projects delivering community benefit. A satisfactory Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management, corridor management, civil infrastructure or a related field, supported by relevant qualifications and an understanding of applicable legislation, standards and policies.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience assessing applications, permits, compliance matters or infrastructure-related activities within a regulatory environment
• Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver practical, customer-focused solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve positive outcomes across industry, government and community stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the initiative to identify opportunities, enhance processes and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess permit applications, provide technical advice, monitor compliance, and support the delivery of major projects that help keep our region connected and moving safely.
• Work across a diverse portfolio and liaise with developers, utility providers, contractors, government agencies and the community to achieve practical and compliant outcomes.
• Help shape how our road network operates today while supporting the infrastructure needs of tomorrow.
• Deliver tangible outcomes for the community through technical expertise and problem-solving.

Skills

Traffic management

Corridor management

Civil infrastructure

Regulatory environment

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

$107,154 - $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Help shape how our road network operates today while supporting the infrastructure needs of tomorrow.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll work closely with developers, utility providers, contractors, government agencies and the community to achieve practical and compliant outcomes. From traffic management and heavy vehicle assessments to road reserve compliance and project support, you'll be at the centre of decisions that influence the safe and efficient use of our transport corridors.

As a Technical Officer – Corridor Management, you'll play a key part in managing activities that impact Council's road reserves and transport network. Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll assess permit applications, provide technical advice, monitor compliance, and support the delivery of major projects that help keep our region connected and moving safely.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving in a role that delivers tangible outcomes for the community, we'd love to hear from you.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Experience in traffic management, corridor management, civil infrastructure or a related field, supported by relevant qualifications and an understanding of applicable legislation, standards and policies.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience assessing applications, permits, compliance matters or infrastructure-related activities within a regulatory environment
• Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver practical, customer-focused solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve positive outcomes across industry, government and community stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the initiative to identify opportunities, enhance processes and improve service delivery.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Relevant qualifications, licences and accreditations with experience applying technical knowledge and interpreting legislation, standards and policies relevant to the role.
• Experience in traffic management, corridor management, civil infrastructure or a similar technical environment, including the assessment, management or monitoring of works impacting road networks and transport corridors.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, utility providers, government agencies and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience applying sound judgement and problem-solving skills to manage compliance, permitting, traffic management or operational issues within a regulatory environment.

Applications Close: Monday 5 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)