Coastal Technical Officer – Planning & Development (RDOs)

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDOs

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, is seeking a qualified and experienced Technical Officer to support the Planning and Development team with development assessment services for a broad range of works.

You will assess applications, conduct site inspections, provide engineering advice on contributed assets, and liaise with government, consultants and the public on operational works issues. Fortnightly RDOs and salary packaging are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. Associate Diploma of Engineering Civil) or significant experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure works.
• Possess Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver's licence.
• Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters.
• Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.
• A values-driven culture where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of daily work.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications and prepare responses in line with Council’s business rules and statutory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections for contributed assets, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Provide engineering advice to the Development Assessment team on contributed assets through Operational Works.
• Liaise with government departments, consultants, contractors and the public on operational works issues.
• Offer guidance on Building Over or Near Relevant Infrastructure (BONRI).
• Assist with asset data verification and maintain GIS integrity.
• Undertake compliance-related investigations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

Workload planning

Customer service

Planning Act understanding

Education

Associate Diploma of Engineering Civil

Tools

MS Office

Council systems

Job description

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, is seeking a qualified and experienced Technical Officer to support the Planning and Development team with development assessment services for a broad range of works.

You will assess applications, conduct site inspections, provide engineering advice on contributed assets, and liaise with government, consultants and the public on operational works issues. Fortnightly RDOs and salary packaging are offered.