Engineering Technical Officer

Permanent full-time

Salary $72,763 - $87,685 per annum + 11.5% super

Benefits:

•       Free parking and safe bike storage

•       Health and Wellbeing program and access to Fitness Passport

•       19-day month for eligible employees

•       Superannuation co-contribution options

•       17.5% leave loading

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success.

This Engineering Technical Officer role will require you to provide accurate technical advice to the community, whilst contributing to temporary construction traffic management, supporting City of Fremantle’s Infrastructure Projects team and City Officers. You will need to apply relevant administrative and compliance processes relating to construction activities through enforcement of the Local Laws within the Road Reserve.

The role provides an essential liaison point for all key stakeholders of the City: Residents, Builder’s Developers and Public Utility companies that will require approval for any works undertaken within the Road Reserve. You will also undertake inspections and evaluations of these works.

Key responsibilities include:

•       Review temporary construction traffic management plans and requests for road closures.

•       Issue approval for the release of bonds and work permits.

•       Seek to minimise impact to the community and existing infrastructure.

•       Provide expert technical advice.

•       Carry out inspections with regards to damage and quality.

•       Team work to resolve problems.

•       Apply applicable codes of practice, statutory laws, and City of Fremantle policies.

The ideal candidate will preferably possess a technical diploma (in Civil Engineering) and /or have significant work experience in a similar position. In order to succeed in this role, you will have highly developed communication skills, organisational ability and exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. You will be a problem-solver and be able to demonstrate significant consultation and negotiation skills. We are looking for someone who is driven to go above and beyond for our customers.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm on Sunday June the 15th but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Courtney Owston on 08 9432 9967.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.