Senior Technical Officer - Asset Management - Kingaroy
Salary: AUD80,000 – AUD101,000 per annum + Super, RDO, Perks
Role - Senior Technical Officer, Asset Management, South Burnett Regional Council, Kingaroy
About the South Burnett Region and South Burnett Regional Council
Located 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 Overview
As 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 Offer
- Competitive salary package between $80,000–$101,000 + 12% super
- 9-day fortnight (with RDO) and 72.5-hour fortnight
- Salary sacrificing options
- Locality allowance for living and working in Kingaroy
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Stable, permanent role with genuine career progression in regional QLD
- Relocation assistance available
What You Will Be Doing
- Leading a team of two Technical Officers
- Conduct regular inspections of infrastructure assets (roads, drainage, bridges, culverts, footpaths, kerbs)
- Identify, assess, and document asset defects and condition
- Maintain accurate records in Council’s asset management systems
- Ensure inspections align with relevant standards (e.g. TMR, RMPC)
- Analyse inspection findings to prioritise maintenance and renewal works
- Compile reports with recommendations for asset rehabilitation or replacement
- Support the development of long-term asset management plans
- Provide technical input into capital works planning and lifecycle costing
- Assist with scheduling and planning of works based on asset priorities
- Monitor progress against plans and adjust as required to meet operational targets
- Respond to public enquiries, complaints, and service requests regarding asset condition or works
- Collaborate with Engineers, Works Supervisors, and Technical Officers to deliver programs
- Ensure safety compliance and governance for the team
What We’re Looking For
You’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, 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
South Burnett Regional Council Information
For additional information on the South Burnett Regional Council please visit the website:
How To Apply
If 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.
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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