Technical Officer

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 5 - Commencing at $81,005 pa
Categories: Engineering

About the Role

In this role, you will support Engineers by ensuring that new developments meet Council requirements and standards. In addition, you’ll contribute to creating cutting‑edge policies, plans and practices to enhance our road and drainage infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on your community while helping to shape its future.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the evaluation of submitted engineering documentation including drawings and specifications relating to all private subdivisional development to confirm compliance with relevant Council standards and requirements.

- Assist with overseeing construction of approved subdivisional works in accordance with Council standards including monitoring of safe construction techniques and procedures.

- Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities and provide advice on Council standards and requirements.

- Liaise and direct activities of Council subdivision inspection personnel.

- Assist with monitoring quality control of construction works.

- Ensure compliance with planning permit conditions including payment of required monies prior to release of titles for subdivisions.

- Provide engineering advice on matters such as traffic, drainage, car parking, etc for the issuing of development approvals.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in civil engineering, or substantial progress towards or relevant experience in a similar role. You will also have:

- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles in examining engineering documentation for subdivisional plans.

- Ability to communicate professionally, and concisely with staff and members of the community.

- Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.

- Ability to problem‑solve and think laterally to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child‑safe organisation and have zero‑tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

Applications and Enquiries

Contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. If you need adjustments to submit your application, please let us know.

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