Technical Officer

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Flexibility

Extras

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Technical Officer to support planning of high-quality transport assets across the Sunshine Coast. The role involves investigating network deficiencies, estimating costs, and managing projects within the capital works program.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in transport engineering projects, road design, and technical report writing.

Qualifications

• The Applicant holds an Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Experience in transport engineering projects or road design with analytical problem solving.
• Ability to prepare technical reports documenting transport investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning investigations and develop concept designs for transport corridor upgrades, including project briefs and procurement.
• Prepare technical reports documenting procedures and findings of transport network investigations.
• Maintain and enhance traffic survey data for integration into corporate systems.
• Assist in developing and maintaining transport capital works subprograms aligned with strategies.

Skills

Transport engineering projects

Road design

Traffic engineering software

Technical reporting

Education

Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Traffic engineering software

Job description

Support delivery of transport infrastructure that keeps our growing region connected and moving

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Category

Project Management

Location

Sunshine Coast (Multiple Locations)

Type

Permanent Full-time

$108K – $112K Total Remuneration Package

Vacancy No: 7209

Permanent - Full-time

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Urban Growth Projects branch partners with our community, investors, and stakeholders to lead sustainable urban growth that connects the Sunshine Coast community and contributes to one of the fastest growing economic, population and commercial activity centres of Australia.

The role of a Technical Officer is to assist with the planning of high-quality transport assets including investigating network deficiencies, developing remedial options, estimating construction costs and managing projects through Council’s capital works program.

As a Technical Officer, you will:

• Assist with planning investigations and development of concept designs for transport corridor upgrades, including project management, project briefs, site and preliminary investigations, procurement and contract management
• Prepare technical reports documenting procedures and findings of transport network investigations, clearly communicating outcomes to inform network upgrades
• Maintain and enhance Council’s traffic survey database, providing accurate data for integration into corporate and spatial systems
• Assist in the development, prioritisation and ongoing maintenance of transport capital works subprograms, ensuring alignment with Council’s transport strategies and policies

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess an Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline recognised by the Engineers Australia.

You will have demonstrated experience in undertaking transport engineering projects or road design including applying strong analytical problem solving and developing innovative remedial strategies.

You will have demonstrated experience in running traffic engineering and associated technical software.

You will have the ability to prepare technical reports that document transport investigations and articulate complex issues.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating aninclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

For specific enquiries contact Cate Moloney during business hours on 5441 8289.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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