Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $83,384 - $116,112 per annum + super (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 26 July 2026

Join our civil team and play a key role in delivering real infrastructure outcomes for the community. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers or experienced technical specialists who enjoy being out on site, solving problems and supporting the delivery of civil works. You’ll provide practical technical advice, supervise works across both new greenfield developments and the maintenance of existing infrastructure, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard. Working closely with engineers, planners and project managers, you’ll be involved in everything from scoping works and coordinating programs through to monitoring quality, safety and performance on the ground.

In this role, you’ll also take ownership of specialist construction projects, providing clear advice and updates to internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders. You’ll contribute to the delivery of Council’s Capital Works and Maintenance Programs, support continuous improvement of processes, and help guide field teams to achieve practical, fit-for-purpose engineering outcomes.

If you’re someone who enjoys applying your technical expertise in a real-world environment, values teamwork and wants to make a visible difference in local infrastructure for the community, this is a great opportunity to step into a varied and rewarding role.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory

• Associate degree of Engineering (Civil) (minimum) and/or substantial experience in civil maintenance or construction and industry experience in the inspection of assets.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in managing construction or maintenance programs in transport and roads, kerb and channel, pathways and bikeways, bridges, stormwater and drains, coastal or parks and open space.
• Bridge Inspection Level 1 Certification.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).

Desirable

• Qualified in Traffic Management Design, as set out in the MUTCD part 3.
• Diploma of Project Management (or an ability to gain within 2 years of appointment).
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Frontline Management and/or Project Management (Preferred).
• Well-developed project management and resource management skills associated with the coordination of specialist construction projects in line with agreed outcomes, timeframes and budgetary limitations.
• Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance operational practices applicable to the development and management of municipal asset infrastructure including program formulation and delivery.
• Sound knowledge associated with the development and implementation of capital works procedures and strategies that deliver safe, cost effective and environmentally sound infrastructure.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Liz (Team Leader)

Contact Phone: 07 4727 8342 (during business hours and for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:

• Technical Officer_PD.pdf