Senior Technical Officer - Asset Management - KingaroySalary: AUD80,000 – AUD101,000 per annum + Super, RDO, BenefitsRole - Senior Technical Officer, Asset Management, South Burnett Regional Council, KingaroyAbout the South Burnett Region and South Burnett Regional CouncilLocated around two hours northwest of Brisbane, the South Burnett Region in Queensland is a rural area known for its agricultural heritage, natural landscapes, and welcoming communities.
The region includes towns such as Kingaroy, Nanango, Murgon, Wondai, Proston and Goomeri.
Visitors and residents enjoy areas like the Bunya Mountains National Park, the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail, boutique wineries, and cultural attractions.
South Burnett Regional Council is based in Kingaroy and focuses on sustainable growth, infrastructure improvements, and community initiatives.
Role OverviewAs the Senior Technical Officer, you will inspect and maintain Council's roads, bridges, footpaths, and drainage assets to a high standard.
You will identify defects, assess conditions, report findings, and help prioritise works across the region.
The role emphasises practical delivery, community responsiveness, and technical accuracy to support the safety and reliability of local infrastructure.What's On OfferCompetitive salary package between $80,000–$101,000 + 12% super9-day fortnight (with RDO) and 72.5-hour fortnightSalary sacrificing optionsLocality allowance for living and working in Kingaroy4 weeks annual leaveStable, permanent role with genuine career progression in regional QLDRelocation assistance availableWhat You Will Be DoingLeading a team of two Technical OfficersConduct regular inspections of infrastructure assets (roads, drainage, bridges, culverts, footpaths, kerbs)Identify, assess, and document asset defects and conditionMaintain accurate records in Council's asset management systemsEnsure inspections align with relevant standards (e.g. TMR, RMPC)Analyse inspection findings to prioritise maintenance and renewal worksCompile reports with recommendations for asset rehabilitation or replacementSupport the development of long-term asset management plansProvide technical input into capital works planning and lifecycle costingAssist with scheduling and planning of works based on asset prioritiesMonitor progress against plans and adjust as required to meet operational targetsRespond to public enquiries, complaints, and service requests regarding asset condition or worksCollaborate with Engineers, Works Supervisors, and Technical Officers to deliver programsEnsure safety compliance and governance for the teamWhat We're Looking ForYou're a civil infrastructure all-rounder who balances field time with coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management.
You understand how asset condition impacts communities and can communicate technical matters to internal teams and the public.To thrive in this role, you'll have:Experience in engineering, civil construction, asset inspections, or infrastructure maintenance – ideally within Local Government and across roads, drainage, footpaths, culverts, kerbsGood knowledge of TMR standards and RMPC requirements or willingness to learnProven leadership and supervisory capabilitiesExperience with asset management systems (desirable) and positive computer skillsQualifications in engineering, civil construction, project management, or similar (desirable)A current C Class Driver's Licence and White CardSouth Burnett Regional Council InformationFor additional information on the South Burnett Regional Council please visit the website: To ApplyIf you are interested in this valued role with South Burnett Regional Council, please submit your application via the apply button or contact Brock O'Brien from Precruitment directly on mobile 0468 566 523.About Us: Precruitment is a regional Queensland recruitment consultancy specialising in permanent and temporary roles, partnering with Local Government and regional employers to connect professionals with roles that balance lifestyle and career development.
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📌 Senior Technical Officer (Assets) - Kingaroy
🏢 Precruitment
📍 Toowoomba