Technical Officer

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; Presencial; AUD 102.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

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Fortnightly RDOs

Salary packaging options

Descripción de la vacante

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, is seeking a qualified and experienced Technical Officer to support the Planning and Development team with development assessment services for a broad range of works.

You will assess applications, conduct site inspections, provide engineering advice on contributed assets, and liaise with government, consultants and the public on operational works issues. Fortnightly RDOs and salary packaging are offered.

Formación

• Qualifications relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. Associate Diploma of Engineering Civil) or significant experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure works.
• Possess Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver's licence.
• Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters.
• Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.
• A values-driven culture where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of daily work.

Responsabilidades

• Assess development applications and prepare responses in line with Council’s business rules and statutory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections for contributed assets, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Provide engineering advice to the Development Assessment team on contributed assets through Operational Works.
• Liaise with government departments, consultants, contractors and the public on operational works issues.
• Offer guidance on Building Over or Near Relevant Infrastructure (BONRI).
• Assist with asset data verification and maintain GIS integrity.
• Undertake compliance-related investigations and maintain accurate records.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Workload planning

Customer service

Planning Act understanding

Educación

Associate Diploma of Engineering Civil

Herramientas

MS Office

Council systems

Descripción del empleo

Applications closing on 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM

• Reference number 2627


• Job Type Full Time


• Package $101,961 to $106,146 per annum (QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5.1 to 5.3) depending on skills, qualifications and experience

The Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a stunning coastal location? We’re looking for a motivated and reliable qualified and experienced Technical Officer to join our Planning and Development team. You will play a key role in supporting Council’s direction by providing development assessment services for a broad range of development related works.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assessing development applications and preparing responses in line with Council’s business rules and statutory requirements.


• Conducting site inspections for contributed assets, safety, and environmental compliance.


• Providing engineering advice to the Development Assessment team on contributed assets through Operational Works.


• Liaising with government departments, consultants, contractors and the public on operational works issues.


• Offering guidance on Building Over or Near Relevant Infrastructure (BONRI).


• Assisting with asset data verification and maintain GIS integrity.


• Undertake compliance-related investigations and maintain accurate records.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive leader with:

• Strong knowledge of relevant Local Government operations and legislative framework, particularly in relation to the Planning Act.


• Experience in development applications, planning and municipal infrastructure delivery.


• Ability to plan workloads, meet deadline and provide quality customer services.


• Proficiency in MS Office and Council systems.

Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Qualifications relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. Associate Diploma of Engineering Civil) /or significant experience in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure works;


• Possess Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and


• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver’s licence.


• Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters.


• Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.


• A values-driven culture where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are more than just words—they’re how we work, every day.