Technical Officer

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Leave loading

Personal/Carers Leave

Parental Leave

PPE provided

Salary Sacrifice

Learning & development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Townsville City Council invites applications for a Technical Officer in the Civil Delivery Construction Team. The role focuses on delivering roads, bridges, drainage and community infrastructure to support Townsville's growth.

You will coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, Supervisors and field crews, providing technical support and supervising site activities to ensure safety, on-time completion and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• A Diploma/degree in civil engineering or equivalent with substantial civil construction experience.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience managing capital works and coordinating contractors.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise civil construction projects from planning to completion.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, progress and compliance.
• Provide technical advice to contractors, crews and project stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, resources and contractor performance.
• Prepare reports and completion records.
• Ensure works comply with standards, legislation and environment.

Skills

Civil construction management

Roads & bridges knowledge

Project coordination

Contractor management

Drawings interpretation

Site inspections & QA

Safety & teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma of Project Management

Job description

Division/Section: Construction Maintenance & Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25Hours per week)

Base Salary: LGO Level 4 to 6: $86,720- $109,563 per annum + super
*Appointment level and remuneration will be determined based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, skills, knowledge, and relevant experience. Progression to a higher classification level is not automatic and must be supported by the required capabilities, qualifications and experience for that level.

Application Close: 11:45pm, 12 October 2026

About the Role

Are you passionate about delivering quality civil infrastructure that makes a real difference to the community?

We're seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join our Civil Delivery Construction Team, helping deliver roads, bridges, drainage networks and community infrastructure that support Townsville's growth.

You'll work with Engineers, Project Managers, Supervisors and field crews to deliver construction projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

As a Technical Officer, you'll coordinate and oversee Council's civil construction projects from planning through to completion.

You'll provide technical support, site supervision and coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role combines project coordination, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and practical involvement across the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise civil construction projects from planning to completion.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, progress and compliance.
• Provide technical advice to contractors, crews and project stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, resources and contractor performance.
• Support delivery of Council's Capital Works Program.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Resolve construction issues to keep projects on track.
• Prepare reports, progress updates and completion records.
• Ensure works comply with Council standards, legislation, environmental requirements and traffic management practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout project delivery.

About You

You're a practical, solutions-focused construction professional who enjoys seeing projects delivered from start to finish.

You have civil construction experience and enjoy balancing site work with office coordination, strong relationships and practical solutions.

You will bring:

• Experience delivering civil construction projects and capital works.
• Knowledge of roads, bridges, drainage, pathways and other civil infrastructure.
• Strong project coordination and contractor management skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience with site inspections and quality assurance activities.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and positive project outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

• 'C' Class Licence
• Construction Industry White Car
• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering and/or significant experience (5+ years) in civil construction, maintenance, or infrastructure asset inspections.
• Diploma of Project Management, or the ability to obtain within two years of appointment.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.