Technical Officer

**Job Number**:
499450

**Division**:
Projects & Asset Srvcs

**Employment Status**:
Full time, Permanent

**Categories**:
Construction/ Maintenance, Project Management

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $83,879 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 4 of EBA5
- 9 day fortnight
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Location: Burpengary - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

**About our opportunity**

This position will see you undertaking project management tasks related to the delivery of our internal construction projects which will include developing and reviewing project scopes, cost estimation, constructability considerations, contract documentation, specifications, procurement, traffic guidance schemes, safety and quality and environmental issues.

You will be developing detailed preconstruction documentation while considering of any relevant processes, procedures and policies applicable as well as undertaking the range of end to end functions associated with project tender and project procurement processes and practices

Additionally, you will allocate internal and external plant resources according to project requirements, undertake site inspections ensuring compliance of works in accordance with specifications and standards, identify sites issues or improvements (around safety, constructability, practically or otherwise) and work with project stakeholders on solutions as required.

**About you**

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience working within a similar position. It is essential that you have demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure construction projects and have a well developed knowledge of relevant construction materials, specifications and standards. You will also have technical writing capability to deliver a range of documents (tenders, contract documents, probity and procurement evaluations), knowledge of estimating software (Benchmark) and knowledge of the MUTCD and main road accredited design of traffic guidance schemes.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Construction or another relevant field, a Construction Induction card and a current drivers licence.

**Position Description**

**Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

**Advertised**:
23 Jan 2024

**Applications close**:
30 Jan 2024 23:55