Internal Only - Community Infrastructure Delivery Officer

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a motivated professional to support the design and construction of community infrastructure projects across Brisbane. This permanent full-time role reports to the Regional Operations Centre and other sites, focusing on delivering playgrounds and related facilities to high standards.

The role requires strong project management, coordination with stakeholders, and cost estimation abilities, with a clear emphasis on timeliness, budget control, and adherence to

Qualifications

• To be successful you will have strong project management skills with the ability to deliver within time and financial constraints.
• You will bring highly developed customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• You will demonstrate numeric, complex reasoning and negotiation abilities.
• You will have sound verbal and written communication skills.
• You will be able to work autonomously while contributing to team goals.
• You will contribute to team direction and have knowledge of construction and procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the design and construction of playgrounds, picnic facilities, fitness equipment, drinking fountain projects and similar works.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to Council’s specifications.
• Providing cost estimations for planned projects and delivering high standards of service to customers.
• Working to agreed performance standards and mutual expectations.
• Liaising with stakeholders to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Completing project specifications and procurement documentation.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Job description

Internal Only - Community Infrastructure Delivery Officer

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,788 - $111,969 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Number of Positions: 1

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Regional Operations Centre, Eagle Farm (and various sites across Brisbane)

Our Business

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences!

Our Branch

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane.

Construction delivers an extensive range of specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, land remediation, asset intelligence, lighting and facility services.

The Role

Have you ever wondered how a “dog off leash area” is created in your park - we have the role for you!

We are looking for a motivated and organised professional to support our vision of keeping our greenspaces functional and modern.This role coordinates the design and construction of Community Infrastructure projects. Think family BBQ’s, kids laughing in playgrounds, dog’s frolicking off leash. It oversees the activities of service providers ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the program of works.

You will work in an experienced and collaborative team who are passionate about delivering projects on time and within budget.Your financial and project management skills will combine well with your knowledge of construction to ensure success in this role.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• coordinating the design and construction of playgrounds, picnic facilities, fitness equipment, drinking fountain projects and the like.


• ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to Council’s specification


• providing cost estimations for planned projects role modelling customer focused behaviour by delivering the highest standards of service to our customers


• working to agreed performance standards and mutual expectations


• liaising with stakeholders to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships


• completing project specifications and documentation for procurement activities.

To be successful you will have:

• ability to successfully manage projects within time and financial constraints


• highly developed customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills


• numeric, complex reasoning and negotiation skills


• sound verbal and written communication skills


• ability to work autonomously whilst contributing to team goals


• ability to contribute to team direction and contribute to a culture of performance excellence, a knowledge of the construction industry and procurement procedures.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements


• free gym and wellness centre


• award winning superannuation fund


• generous leave provisions

Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability.Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

Possession of a valid/current C class Drivers Licence is also required.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council. #LI-DNI