Technical Officer

Mount Isa City Council; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Immunisation Program

Sporting reimbursement

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Mount Isa City Council is seeking a skilled professional to provide technical advice across multiple business units on operational infrastructure programs. The role supports preconstruction and delivery, ensuring projects meet statutory requirements and council policies.

You will work with survey, design and documentation activities to enable successful execution. The ideal candidate will hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent, and can apply established practices across construction,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction, engineering or surveying activities.
• Proficiency with word processing and business software.
• Ability to provide secretarial support with sound judgement and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and preconstruction support for infrastructure programs.
• Support project management during preconstruction and delivery phases.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and objectives.
• Assist with inspection duties and enforcement of by-laws/regulations.

Skills

Technical advisory

Teamwork

Problem solving

Secretarial support

Education

Three-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing / business software

Job description

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide effective, timely and relevant technical advice across numerous business units and programs specific to operational program delivery. The position’s objectives include:

• Provision of technical advice and preconstruction support to the infrastructure management and works sections, including survey, concept design, and documentation for operational programs
• Support the project management during the preconstruction and delivery phases for operational projects, ensuring outcomes meet line statutory requirements regulations, Council policies and objectives.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

About You

You will have:

• Three-year Degree in Civil Engineering/Associate Diploma/appropriate Certificate OR will have attained through previous appointments or service an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.
• Apply established practices and procedures in the conduct of a range of technical activities including the fields of construction, engineering, and surveying.
• Ability to operate a word processor and/or other business software and be conversant with and utilise the functions of those systems and be proficient in their use.
• Ability to provide secretarial support requiring the exercise of sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality, and sensitivity in the performance of work.
• Ability to operate a computer and/or programs and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to undertake inspectorial duties involving the enforcement of general by-laws/regulations, assist more senior employees with special projects.
• Possess an aptitude for gaining experience in the design, documentation, procurement, project management and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to effectively operate in a team environment within established guidelines.
• Exercise limited problem-solving judgement, using procedures, precedents, and guidelines for reference.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential.

• Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities.
• Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of the children and young people who receive our services.

All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.

All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on our website.