Support delivery of transport infrastructure that keeps our growing region connected and moving
Closes in 2 weeks
Closes
Category
Project Management
Location
Sunshine Coast (Multiple Locations)
Type
Permanent Full-time
$108K – $112K Total Remuneration Package
Vacancy No: ****
Permanent - Full-time
Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team !
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About the Role
The Urban Growth Projects branch partners with our community, investors, and stakeholders to lead sustainable urban growth that connects the Sunshine Coast community and contributes to one of the fastest growing economic, population and commercial activity centres of Australia.
The role of a Technical Officer is to assist with the planning of high-quality transport assets including investigating network deficiencies, developing remedial options, estimating construction costs and managing projects through Council's capital works program.
As a Technical Officer, you will:
Assist with planning investigations and development of concept designs for transport corridor upgrades,



including project management, project briefs, site and preliminary investigations, procurement and contract management
Prepare technical reports documenting procedures and findings of transport network investigations, clearly communicating outcomes to inform network upgrades
Maintain and enhance Council's traffic survey database, providing accurate data for integration into corporate and spatial systems
Assist in the development, prioritisation and ongoing maintenance of transport capital works subprograms, ensuring alignment with Council's transport strategies and policies
About you
As a requirement of this role, you will possess an Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline recognised by the Engineers Australia.
You will have demonstrated experience in undertaking transport engineering projects or road design including applying strong analytical problem solving and developing innovative remedial strategies.
You will have demonstrated experience in running traffic engineering and associated technical software.
You will have the ability to prepare technical reports that document transport investigations and articulate complex issues.




Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating aninclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing
: Your wellbeing is significant to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility
:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
Extras
:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
For specific enquiries contact Cate Moloney during business hours on *********.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team ****** .
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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📌 Technical Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Sunshine Coast Council
📍 Melbourne