Senior Technical Officer - Project Engagement - Fixed Term

• A varied and challenging role, the successful applicant's responsibilities include providing technical advice and support on projects and maintenance works, particularly concerning traffic management, road operations, and corridor management. 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $104,662, plus up to 14% 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 Technical Officer - Project Engagement - Fixed Term, Approx. 18 months

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $104,662, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting, fixed term full-time position for approx. 18 months as a Senior Technical Officer. The Technical Officer - Project Engagement plays a crucial role in facilitating the support and coordination of various projects related to the council's transport infrastructure network. The role acts as a link between the Infrastructure Services Directorate, external stakeholders, and project teams, ensuring smooth communication and effective implementation of initiatives.

The roles responsibilities include providing technical advice and support on projects and maintenance works, particularly concerning traffic management, road operations, and corridor management.

Additionally, the Technical Officer - Project Engagement acts as a direct liaison with external project teams, identifying collaboration opportunities for the council and preparing reports for council officers to facilitate decision-making processes. This role appears to be integral to the efficient functioning and improvement of the council's transportation infrastructure. The Technical Officer - Project Engagement - plays a crucial role in facilitating the support and coordination of various projects related to the council's transport infrastructure network. The role acts as a link between the Infrastructure Services Directorate, external stakeholders, and project teams, ensuring smooth communication and effective implementation of initiatives.

The roles responsibilities include providing technical advice and support on projects and maintenance works, particularly concerning traffic management, road operations, and corridor management.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Project Management or other similar qualifications relevant to the duties of the position.
• Extensive experience in project management (waste experience is favourable), including preparing accruals and payment claims.  
• Experience in administering Civil Construction contracts.
• The ability to exercise an appropriate range of analytical, problem solving and investigative skills/techniques and develop actionable strategies and plans that will achieve outcomes in unstructured situations with only limited direction.
• Practical knowledge of industry best practices for maintenance treatment selection, workflow and work practice including strategy, costings, scheduling, programming and timing.
• Practical experience in supervision and management of civil works contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in industry best practise road maintenance activities.
• Understanding of quality assurance in civil works.
• Understanding of road materials and production.
• High level of oral and written communication skills including analytical reports and presentations and demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications and information systems, especially in the area of project management.
• Well-developed knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire, of current planning, strategic infrastructure issues and a broad understanding of the drivers of project development within the region.
• Comprehensive knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire, of relevant State and local government legislation and policy.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently. 
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of computer applications used in the formulation of traffic management plans and guidance schemes.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills including the ability to plan, organise and monitor own work to achieve set and agreed performance and service standards.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained
• Construction Industry White/Blue card. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Coordinate and manage internal and external infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate projects to ensure they meet quality standards and are delivered in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Prepare and undertake project briefings, design management, procurement, contractor negotiation, contract management, financial administration, record keeping, and other tasks as required for the project coordination of Council waste infrastructure projects. 
• Prepare and maintain project management plans to ensure projects are appropriately managed and monitored for risks and issues as they arise. 
• Manage external consultants and assess the work completed by other professionals, providing feedback and issue identification and management. Prepare and implement effective communication plans to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed. 
• Liaise with other Council Departments, Government agencies and Council clients to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated, and implemented in accordance with statutory obligations and Council objectives.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, systems, procedures and operational standards to facilitate effective administration of the Branch and achievement of Council’s corporate objectives.
• Assist in the implementation of branch administrative processes and procedure and development of project management systems.
• Monitor and review regulatory changes to ensure Councils approach remains compliant.
• Other relevant duties as required from time to time would generally fall within the scope of this position.

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 Road Operations, Josh Hyam on 07-5481 0838 or email josh.hyam@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/ten day fortnight/flexible work hours
• 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 14 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? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
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 22nd March 2026 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.