Technical Services Coordinator

Logan Local Disaster Management Group; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 123.031 - 137.918; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary range of $123,031 - $137,918 per annum + superannuation

Generous Leave Options

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Work

Health & Wellness programs

Professional Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Active social club benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Logan City Council is seeking a Technical Services Coordinator to lead a dynamic team in delivering engineering and planning solutions. The successful candidate will manage operations, foster collaboration, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance compliance and community relationships.

With responsibilities in multiple engineering disciplines, the role aims to align team objectives with organizational goals, ensuring effective policy implementation and stakeholder engagement. Join us in shaping the future of Logan!

Formación

• Eligible for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Experience managing a professional team of technical experts.
• Proven track record resolving infrastructure delivery challenges.
• Demonstrated capability producing clear technical reports.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the operations of the Technical Services Team.
• Develop, mentor, and conduct performance reviews.
• Lead strategic leadership across multiple engineering areas.
• Create meaningful engagement with various stakeholders.
• Advocate for optimal outcomes aligned to council interests.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Technical Knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in specialist planning or engineering

Descripción del empleo

As a Technical Services Coordinator, your team will often manage complex caseloads. The team you lead works across engineering, planning and specialist skill sets to review, assess and resolve complex issues to successfully meet compliance, legislation, policies and procedures.

Through shared collaboration, technical knowledge and an innate understanding of how this interacts with the planning scheme, the team also align to organisational risk and the Branch’s business plan.

With the upcoming 10-year milestone of the team’s establishment, a valuable opportunity presents to refocus, reprioritise, and reshape the team’s responsibilities.

The Technical Services Coordinator will play a key role in driving this evolution, bringing a strategic perspective to defining the team’s purpose and vision, alongside a flexible, collaborative, and constructive approach to leading change.

Your role will include but not limited to:

• Manage the operations of the Technical Services Team
• Leading developing, mentoring and undertaking performance reviews and assessments, driving quality and a high-performance culture
• Provide specialist planning and engineering direction and strategic leadership across the following areas:
• Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Stormwater (WSUD/Quality)
• Acoustic Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Transport Planning
• Parks Planning
• Social Planning
• Urban Design and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Create meaningful engagement and robust relationships that engage and collaborate with a broad range of internal, external, technical and non-technical, community based or politically aligned stakeholders
• Monitoring, reviewing, optimising and empowering a culture of continuous improvement
• Operating with a business management and operations focus, advocating, negotiating & engaging in ways that drive optimal outcomes aligned to the best interests of council, community and key stakeholders alike

Qualification, knowledge, skills, and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Engineering or an equivalent qualification with significant specialist knowledge and experience in the management of an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists.
• Eligible for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Experience in the management and leadership of a professional team of technical experts in a non-technical environment.
• Proven track record resolving infrastructure delivery and policy challenges in responding to emerging development industry trends
• Experience in driving and influencing policy change through collaborating, partnering and leading conversations
• Postgraduate qualifications (coursework or research) in any one of the specialist planning or specialist engineering functions.
• Demonstrated capability producing clear and concise technical reports, correspondence and briefing material for senior, executive management and elected officials.

In this role we believe that obtaining postgraduate qualifications (coursework or research) in any one of the specialist planning functions could extend the contribution that you make to your team and our customers. Financial support may be available, subject to management approval, and in accordance with the management directive.

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary range of $123,031 - $137,918 per annum + superannuation (level 8.1 – 8.5)
• Generous Leave Options - Dedicated leave for medical appointments like the dentist + you can accrue up to 4 days leave to be taken over Xmas and NY period. Save your annual leave for YOUR holiday.
• Work-Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22/44 days off each year!
• Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness - Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging – Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth – Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage – Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart.

Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan.