Senior Officer Technical (Road Asset Construction)

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant provide technical support and assist Road Asset Construction.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $93,611, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO  

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Senior Officer Technical (Road Asset Construction) 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,611, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. 

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has an opportunity for a skilled applicant that has the skills and experience for the position of Senior Officer – Technical Construction. Provide technical support to assist Road Asset Construction in planning and delivering road and drainage construction projects.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability to produce estimates and project plans for road and drainage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a member of a team and communicate and respond effectively to a wide range of demands from different client groups, whilst maintaining good relationships.
• Ability to apply Quality Assurance, Workplace Health & Safety and environmental systems to construction contracts and plans.
• Highly developed computer skills, including spreadsheet, GIS, Microsoft products, and cost estimating software, and project management software.
• High level ability to read and interpret civil construction plans.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of Inspection and Test plans, and previous experience in undertaking field quality inspections and release hold points.
• Experience in Traffic Management Implementation.
• Experience in preparation of short form contracts, and contract supervision.
• Holds or is studying for a Cert IV in Civil Construction and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction including roadwork, pavements, storm water drainage and concrete works.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements:

• Provide timely and accurate advice on technical aspects of works to both internal and external customers and other team members.
• Implement quality assurance system procedures and documentation.
• Prepare project plans in liaison with Supervisors and Coordinator Construction and Major Projects.
• Prepare Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental and Traffic Management plans
• Undertake Field Quality Inspections.
• Supervise Construction Works contracts including quantity measurement, quality, variation and payments. 

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Construction & Major Projects Robert Halling via email robert.halling@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one, please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM' 

 Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.