Operations Planning Technical Officer
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from existing staff for the role of Operations Planning Technical Officer. The position will deliver a high level of engineering and/or technical services, project and contractor management for capital programs of works and maintenance of infrastructure for the Works Team and the Infrastructure Services Directorate for Council road, drainage and associated assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate, design and supervise bitumen, asphalt, stabilisation, sign and linemarking works and other general maintenance by Council staff and subcontractors to ensure high quality outcomes in accordance with requirements and budget.
* Deliver the annual general maintenance program of works for kerb, footpaths, retaining walls and the like as directed.
* Prepare estimates, monitor and evaluate project costs and provide historical costs for future estimating.
* Provide engineering and/or technical support when required for day-to-day operational activities.
* Undertake field investigations to assist with reporting on incidents related to the activities of Road Maintenance, including reporting on insurance claims.
* Provide technical advice and undertake maintenance planning for works for Supervisor Signs & Lines, Supervisor Sealed Road Operations, Team Leader General Maintenance and contract teams to ensure high quality services are provided.
* Investigate problems as they occur, propose solutions with respect to customer complaints and emergencies.
* Assist with After Hours operations and emergency call outs as required.
Employment Conditions
Fixed term appointment from 8 June to 2 December 2026 to temporarily replace an employee who is on secondment.
Term, full-time position (35 hours per week) until 2 December 2026.
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,880.88 to $2,320.94 per 35 hour week (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience) + 3.5 % Civil Liability Allowance, where eligible.
Benefits
* 12 % Superannuation Guarantee
* Flexible work hours
* Attractive salary packaging scheme
* Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
* Fitness Passport
* Health and Wellbeing days
Location
This position is based at the Byron Depot; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces reflect our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace.
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