Technical Officer - Street Lighting (7001)

Hobart City Council; Hobart; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 13.5%

Leave entitlements

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

The Hobart City Council is seeking a Technical Officer – Street Lighting to support the management of street lighting, solar and electrical assets. This role focuses on maintaining safety, reliability and efficiency while collaborating with contractors and Council teams to deliver maintenance programs and asset improvement projects.

You will contribute to asset data quality and support long‑term asset management planning, combining operational duties with strategic planning in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV Electrotechnology Electrician with extensive electrical systems experience.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Asset Management with relevant experience.
• Current Driver Licence and Tasmanian RWVP required.
• Experience managing contracts and monitoring performance.

Responsibilities

• Support management of street lighting, solar and electrical assets to keep them safe and efficient.
• Assist in delivering maintenance programs and asset performance initiatives.
• Contribute to long‑term asset management plans and improve asset data.
• Coordinate with contractors, TasNetworks and Council teams.

Skills

Contract management

Asset management

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III/IV Electrotechnology Electrician

Diploma in Civil Engineering or Asset Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Financial Management Systems

Electronic Document Management Systems

Asset Management Systems

Job description

Technical Officer - Street Lighting (7001)

Job No:COH23891

Location:Hobart, TAS

Network and Group: Infrastructure and Assets Network, City Assets Group

Location: Council Centre

Employment status: Permanent, Full-time

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Join us in delivering the infrastructure that keeps our city connected, safe and sustainable. As the Technical Officer – Street Lighting, you will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the City's street lighting, solar and electrical assets, and ensuring they remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Working collaboratively with contractors, service providers, TasNetworks and Council teams, you'll support the delivery of efficient maintenance programs, asset performance initiatives and infrastructure improvements.

You’ll also play an integral role in advancing Council's asset management capability by supporting strategic planning activities, improving asset data quality and contributing to the development of long‑term asset management plans.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both operational and strategic environments, brings a strong technical background, and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver infrastructure outcomes that benefit the community now and into the future.

You bring a strong understanding of street‑lighting infrastructure - its components, maintenance needs, and the standards that keep everything running safely and efficiently. You are confident in fast‑paced admin environments, keeping everything accurate and organised. You build great relationships, deliver responsive customer service, and keep asset data sharp and up to date - ensuring smooth day‑to‑day street‑lighting operations.

What sets the ideal candidate apart:

• A Certificate III or IV Electrotechnology Electrician – Systems Electrician with extensive experience with management of electrical systems, as well as contract administration or asset management.
• Alternatively, a diploma in Civil Engineering or Asset Management with extensive experience relevant to this role.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) - Employment .
• Demonstrated experience in managing contracts and agreements, including monitoring compliance and performance.

High level of competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.

• Ability to use Financial Management Systems, Electronic Document Management Systems, Asset Management Systems and Databases.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide range ofleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.