Job Vacancy 19/25 – Technical Officer – Civil

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for a Technical Officer to join our Technical Services team to assist in the provision of design, drafting, infrastructure asset management and technical services. This is a full-time position with the hours worked over a 9 day fortnight.

The Position

The key responsibilities include:

Under general direction, undertake surveys, design, drafting, estimating, and compilation of specifications, job supervision, contract administration and costing analysis.Undertake projects including investigation, design, cost estimation, specification preparation, tender assessment and project implementation, as constructed recording and asset and maintenance management.Participating in the operation of and maintenance of the Council’s two-way and flood reporting radio systems.Assist with annual budget requirements within the Department area as well as providing cost estimates for use of other Departments in preparation of their budgets.Check design and as constructed plans.

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

Tertiary Educational Qualifications equivalent to an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.CPCCWHS1001 – General Construction Induction White Card.Demonstrated experience in some of the following civil design office practices: drafting, scheduling, quantity surveying, estimation, cost control, as constructed records, cost forecasting and the use of computers as an aid to those activities.Demonstrated experience in civil design including roads and drainage using CAD (Autodesk preferred) and Civil Design Software.Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop other employees.Current C Class manual driver’s licence.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 6 ($91,770pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Applications for 19/25 – Technical Officer – Civil should include:

A cover letterA current resumeStatements addressing the selection criteria

Application Packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link:

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Email – Mail – Confidential Application No. 19/25, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact Glen Stockdale – Design Office Coordinator on (07) 4783 9800.