Technical Officer

Overview

- Great news - EBA6 is currently in the final stages, with a proposed increase of 5% on the above rate

- 72.5 hour fortnight

- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days

- Commuter use of vehicle

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Technical Officer – Engineering and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Officer – Engineering to join our Development Services Department in the north team and help shape the future of infrastructure in the City of Moreton Bay.

As a member of our engineering team, you’ll play a crucial role in auditing construction works, assessing compliance with development approvals, and supporting the delivery of high quality transport and stormwater infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

- Conducting construction audit inspections for development works to be handed over to Council

- Providing technical input into the assessment of compliance with development approvals

- Reviewing construction testing, as-constructed data, and associated documentation for accuracy

- Preparing high quality technical reports, procedures, and correspondence

- Coordinating and endorsing consultant reports and management plans (e.g., pavement design, traffic and construction management)

- Supporting on/off maintenance processes and infrastructure handover obligations

- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service excellence

- Contributing to a positive, high performing team culture focused on continuous improvement and customer service

About You

You’re a solution focused professional with a strong foundation in civil engineering and a passion for delivering infrastructure that meets community needs. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease, and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

What We're Looking For

- Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification

- Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence and White Card (or willingness to obtain)

- Demonstrated experience in engineering assessment and compliance

- Solid understanding of transport and stormwater infrastructure design and construction

- Awareness of the State Planning Policy, SEQ Regional Plan, and relevant planning schemes

- Strong communication and time management skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholders

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.

Benefits

- 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 region. 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.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.

- 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, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

- Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, 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 will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

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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.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2025

Applications close: 01 Oct 2025 23:55

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