Senior Engineering Officer, Permits & Road (Flexible Hours)

Brisbane-City-Council

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 116,000 - 128,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours
Free gym and wellness centre
Award winning superannuation fund
Generous leave provisions
Competitive salary

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Senior Engineering Technical Officer to deliver senior technical expertise in assessing complex road corridor and footways permit applications. You will lead with influence, provide technical leadership, and ensure decisions are evidence-based, compliant with legislation and council policies.

The role requires managing high work volumes, building relationships, and using standard computer systems.

Qualifications

  • Experience applying engineering principles to medium-high risk road works
  • Experience managing high work volumes with competing priorities
  • Ability to develop relationships, influence and negotiate effectively
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation and council policies
  • Proficiency in commonly used computer systems

Responsibilities

  • Deliver senior technical engineering expertise in assessment and resolution of complex road corridor and footways permit applications
  • Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, coaching and knowledge sharing across the team
  • Support consistent decision-making and improve service delivery
  • Lead with influence to build capability and ensure customer-focused outcomes

Skills

Engineering principles
Permit assessment
Stakeholder negotiation
Communication skills
Discretion & decision making
Interpersonal skills
Legislation knowledge
Computer proficiency

Job description

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Senior Engineering Technical Officer to deliver senior technical expertise in assessing complex road corridor and footways permit applications. You will lead with influence, provide technical leadership, and ensure decisions are evidence-based, compliant with legislation and council policies.

The role requires managing high work volumes, building relationships, and using standard computer systems.

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