About Us: We are a local government authority responsible for maintaining the region's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and drainage systems. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of these assets.
The Role: As a Senior Technical Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular inspections of our infrastructure assets to identify defects and assess conditions. You will also maintain accurate records in our asset management system and provide technical input into capital works planning and lifecycle costing.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leading a team of two Technical Officers
2. Conducting regular inspections of infrastructure assets (roads, drainage, bridges, culverts, footpaths, kerbs)
3. Identifying, assessing, and documenting asset defects and condition
4. Maintaining accurate records in Council's asset management systems
5. Ensuring inspections align with relevant standards (e.g. TMR, RMPC)
6. Analysing inspection findings to prioritise maintenance and renewal works
7. Compiling reports with recommendations for asset rehabilitation or replacement
8. Supporting the development of long-term asset management plans
9. Providing technical input into capital works planning and lifecycle costing
10. Assisting with scheduling and planning of works based on asset priorities
11. Monitoring progress against plans and adjusting as required to meet operational targets
12. Responding to public enquiries, complaints, and service requests regarding asset condition or works
13. Collaborating with Engineers, Works Supervisors, and Technical Officers to deliver programs
14. Ensuring safety compliance and governance for the team
About You:
* Experience in engineering, civil construction, asset inspections, or infrastructure maintenance – ideally within Local Government and across roads, drainage, footpaths, culverts, kerbs
* Good knowledge of TMR standards and RMPC requirements or willingness to learn
* Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities
* Experience with asset management systems (desirable) and good computer skills
* Qualifications in engineering, civil construction, project management, or similar (desirable)
* A current C Class Driver's Licence and White Card