Senior Technical Officer - Construction

This position will play a crucial role in supporting our internal construction team. You will deliver expert technical guidance throughout the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases, ensuring the successful execution of civil construction projects with a focus on roads and stormwater.

Your contributions to the effective and efficient delivery of infrastructure projects will include: 

• developing traffic guidance schemes, contract documentation and providing technical advice on safety, quality and environmental factors
• providing advice on complex cost estimates of construction projects and strategic advice on other constructability considerations
• managing the administration of contracts through all stages of procurement, award and construction
• ensuring compliance in line with legislative requirements and Council's inspection plans, specifications and standards through regular on site inspections throughout the construction project cycle
• identifying and investigating any on site issues and providing advice on elements such as safety, constructability, practicality
• developing and implementing improvements to systems and processes, focusing on best practice in quality assurance procedures and delivery outcomes

Additionally, you will be responsible for proactively engaging and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless project delivery. 

Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in driving the success of our internal construction team's projects, ensuring we consistently adhere to industry best practices. 

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We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

About you

Ideally, you will have demonstrated recent experience in a similar position, supporting teams delivering civil construction projects. This role will utilise your comprehensive knowledge and experience in civil engineering practices and procedures, extensive civil estimating skills, and understanding of construction and financial practices. You'll also leverage your knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and experience in developing TMR accredited designs for Traffic Guidance Schemes to guide external parties providing these services.

Mandatory role requirements include: 

• a current driver's licence (minimum C class)
• a construction induction card
• either demonstrated substantial relevant experience or a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or another related field)

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.