Technical Officer - Civil/Survey/Assets - 6 months plus

Precruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government recruitment consultancy seeks a motivated Technical Officer for a 6-month role focused on civil infrastructure. Responsibilities include inspections of essential assets and assisting in project preparations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and strong computer skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

$52-$53 per hour plus 12% super

Opportunity to learn additional skills

Work on community-benefiting projects

Career growth opportunities

Supportive workplace with work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or practical experience in civil engineering, surveying, or a related field.
• Knowledge of road and drainage construction and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and environmental standards for infrastructure works.
• Strong computer literacy, ideally with experience in design and asset management systems.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and condition assessments of roads, bridges, drainage, and other civil infrastructure.
• Assist with the preparation of designs, estimates, plans, and reports for upcoming projects.
• Support survey and design tasks for roads, stormwater, and drainage projects.
• Update and maintain government asset systems and records.
• Respond to enquiries from staff, contractors, and the community with practical technical advice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

Job description

• Type: Contract
• Ref: BBBH5111

A great opportunity has become available for a motivated Technical Officer to join a supportive government team, for an initial 6 months with possible extensions, focused on delivering high-quality civil infrastructure for the community. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be involved in projects that directly improve roads, drainage, bridges, and other essential assets. The role is an onsite role and you must be willing to travel around the region.

The Role

In this position, you will contribute to a wide variety of works that help maintain and improve essential assets across the region. Key aspects of the role include:

• Conducting inspections and condition assessments of roads, bridges, drainage, and other civil infrastructure.
• Assisting with the preparation of designs, estimates, plans, and reports for upcoming projects.
• Supporting survey and design tasks for roads, stormwater, and drainage projects.
• Updating and maintaining government asset systems and records.
• Responding to enquiries from staff, contractors, and the community with practical technical advice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes

Qualifications/Experience

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Qualifications and/or practical experience in civil engineering, surveying, or a related field.
• Knowledge of road and drainage construction and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and environmental standards for infrastructure works.
• Strong computer literacy, ideally with experience in design and asset management systems.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders

This role offers the chance to:

• $52-$53 per hour (negotiable) plus 12% super.
• Opportunity to learn additional skills.
• Work on projects that directly benefit the local community.
• Apply your technical skills across a diverse and rewarding workload.
• Gain stability and career growth opportunities within a regional government environment.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative workplace with a focus on professional development and work-life balance.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this first-class opportunity please contact Brock O'Brien at Precruitment on 0468 566 523 .

About Us

With offices in Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane, Precruitment is Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We proudly partner with Government and private employers to connect professionals with roles that combine lifestyle and career development.