See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Technical Officer - City Maintenance
Darwin, Australia
Reference: *******
Permanent Full Time
6 weeks annual leave & 15 days personal leave
Free on-site parking
This position is required to provide technical support across the functions of the City Maintenance section to ensure the section delivers sustainable and cost-effective maintenance services and programs for the park and open space network.
The position is responsible for effective coordination, technical support and driving continuous improvement.
The position is pivotal in maintaining sound and productive relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure programs are completed in accordance with the strategic direction, municipal planning, budget requirements and industry standards.
Some key responsibilities:
Provide expert advice across the functions of the park and open space network to internal and external stakeholders
Undertake benchmarking activities across the functions of the City Maintenance section
Develop and review levels of service to clearly define deliverables to our customers and community, including costs and performance measures
Maintain and review costings data to inform accurate decision making and business case analysis
Collate data and prepare reports relevant to the City Maintenance section in accordance with required time frames and reporting requirements.
About YOU:
The ideal applicant for the Technical Officer role will demonstrate strong accountability, with a proven ability to deliver results.
They will be able to conduct research, making informed decisions, and solving complex problems.
With sound knowledge in a relevant discipline, they will produce professional reports and briefings.
Additionally, they will have excellent interpersonal skills,



effectively representing the City of Darwin in internal and external meetings.
To be successful you will have:
Diploma/Advanced Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline
Minimum of five (5) years' experience at an operational level
Must possess sound computer skills, particularly Microsoft office package, Map Info and GIS capabilities.
General Construction Industry - White Card, or ability to obtain prior to commencing employment
National Criminal History Check (current)
Possession of a Class C Drivers Licence
Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements.
This position has a commencing base salary of $97,****** per annum plus superannuation 12%.
As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 22 Sept ****.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.
We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant.
Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.
The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.
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Outstanding Reasons To Work With Us
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📌 Technical Officer - City Maintenance (Darwin)
🏢 City of Darwin
📍 Darwin