Technical Officer - City Maintenance

City of Darwin; Darwin; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

City of Darwin is seeking a Technical Officer – City Maintenance in Darwin, Australia to provide expert technical support across the City Maintenance functions, coordinate programs for the park and open space network, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma/Advanced Diploma, have at least five years' operational experience, and demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, MapInfo and GIS.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years' operational level experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Map Info and GIS.
• White Card or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• National Criminal History Check current.
• Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice across park and open space network to stakeholders.
• Undertake benchmarking across City Maintenance activities.
• Develop/review levels of service with clear deliverables and costs.
• Maintain and review costings data for decision making and business cases.
• Collate data and prepare reports within required timeframes.

Skills

MS Office

Map Info

GIS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma

Tools

White Card

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Technical Officer - City Maintenance

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6929780

• Permanent Full Time
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days personal leave
• Free on-site parking

This position is required to provide technical support across the functions of the City Maintenance section to ensure the section delivers sustainable and cost-effective maintenance services and programs for the park and open space network. The position is responsible for effective coordination, technical support and driving continuous improvement. The position is pivotal in maintaining sound and productive relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure programs are completed in accordance with the strategic direction, municipal planning, budget requirements and industry standards.

Some key responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice across the functions of the park and open space network to internal and external stakeholders
• Undertake benchmarking activities across the functions of the City Maintenance section
• Develop and review levels of service to clearly define deliverables to our customers and community, including costs and performance measures
• Maintain and review costings data to inform accurate decision making and business case analysis
• Collate data and prepare reports relevant to the City Maintenance section in accordance with required time frames and reporting requirements.

About YOU:

The ideal applicant for the Technical Officer role will demonstrate strong accountability, with a proven ability to deliver results. They will be able to conduct research, making informed decisions, and solving complex problems. With sound knowledge in a relevant discipline, they will produce professional reports and briefings. Additionally, they will have excellent interpersonal skills, effectively representing the City of Darwin in internal and external meetings.

To be successful you will have:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience at an operational level
• Must possess sound computer skills, particularly Microsoft office package, Map Info and GIS capabilities.
• General Construction Industry - White Card, or ability to obtain prior to commencing employment
• National Criminal History Check (current)
• Possession of a Class C Drivers Licence

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $97,209.91 per annum plus superannuation 12%. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 22 Sept 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.

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