Technical Officer Built Environment

Closing date: 30/11/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Sale - Desailly Street Office

Department: Built Environment

Employment type: Full Time Temporary

Work Arrangement: On-site

Technical Officer Built Environment

Position No. 354

Temporary Full-Time – up to 12-months from commencement, with possibility of extension

Band 6 - $89,780 - $97,724 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

Join our Built Environment team

Are you an expert in civil plant maintenance and road reserve infrastructure? Our Technical Officer Built Environment role could be for you We're looking for a qualified and experienced individual to support the coordination of maintenance across our road networks. You'll support us in keeping our plant and equipment up to date and assist with the planning and delivery of our road reserve projects, such as the Roadside Vegetation Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on the maintenance and management of Wellington Shire Council's road network, including drainage and paths.
• Investigating and responding to customer enquiries relating to Council's road networks, drainage and paths.
• Plan and manage minor capital and maintenance projects, including performing community engagement.
• Provide supervision and support to the Plant Maintenance team.
• Oversee permit process for heavy vehicles on our road network.
• Support the preparation of reports, funding applications and

About You

Our ideal candidate for this role will have a tertiary qualification and experience in civil engineering, asset management, maintenance management, or environmental science. They'll be an expert at managing projects, from customer engagement to delivery. Our Technical Officer will have a strong understanding of plant and equipment used in civil construction and demonstrate significant knowledge of road reserve infrastructure.

Ability to obtain and maintain a current Victorian Driver's Licence and currency in Traffic Management Designer is a requirement for the role.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume. Answering the Key Selection Criteria, tell us why you would be qualified for this position. You will need to apply by 11:59pm on Sunday 30 November 2025.