Project Officer - Technical Operations Roads

City of Moreton Bay; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

EBA pay rises

STARS program

Salary packaging

Health discounts

Flu vaccinations

Counselling support

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Project Officer - Technical Operations Roads to support the daily operations of civil assets maintenance and renewal contracts in the Narangba area. You will coordinate road resurfacing delivery and act as the initial contact for day-to-day issues.

You will inspect against contract specs, support planning of maintenance programs, manage delivery risks, and prepare council reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Project Management or relevant field required.
• Construction Induction Card competency required.
• Well-developed skills in monitoring contractors outputs and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure contract compliance, quality and safety.
• Assist in planning and preparing operational maintenance programs.
• Resolve delivery issues end-to-end including progress, safety and environmental matters.
• Lead regular performance meetings with contractors.
• Advise on site technical issues and disputes to achieve outcomes.
• Develop council reports and information for stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction / Project Management or relevant field

Tools

Construction Induction Card

Job description

7d ago , from Moreton Bay Regional Council

• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Narangba

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Project Officer - Technical Operations, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

The Technical Operations team manage the delivery of the daily operations of civil assets maintenance and renewal contracts, including the Road Resurfacing Program. As the Project Officer - Technical Operations you'll be the firstpoint of contact for day to day issues and provide high level direction for the end to end management of road maintenance and resurfacing delivery.

You'll also carry out:

• Inspections to ensure compliance to the contract specifications, legislation, quality and work health and safety
• High level assessment and assist in the planning and preparation of operational maintenance programs
• End to end resolution of delivery issues including works progress, contractual issues, site safety, environmental management
• Regular performance management meetings with the contractors
• Advise on and assist with achieving outcomes on site specific technical issues and disputes
• Work with the team in developing council reports and information to stakeholders as required

Position Description_Project Officer - Technical Operations Roads

About you

We're looking for your practical experience in road maintenance and construction techniques and applying investigative, analytical and research skills to manage projects in a technical work environment.

You'll also bring:

• Well-developed skills in monitoring contractors service delivery outputs and schedules
• High level communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed skills in applying a range of risk and governance skills in the day to day delivery of contract administration
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Project Management or relevant field required
• Construction Induction Card competency required

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It.