Field Officer

• Access to pool vehicle during work hours
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Full time permanent– Dingley Village, Melbourne
• Band 5 $76,900.98 - $88,557.02 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

The City Works team is dynamic and is responsible for all of Council’s Civil and Building maintenance and the delivery of Kingston’s residential waste services.

Based in Dingley Village at Kingston’s new depot facility, this role assists in the delivery of our Civil Maintenance program through collaborative contract management, engagement and motivation of staff.

The role

We are seeking a Field Officer to join the City Works Team, reporting to the Coordinator Contracts & Audits, your role is to:

• Assist with managing civil infrastructure maintenance related contracts to ensure that Council maintains appropriate service levels within approved standards and specifications, timeframes, and budget.
• Investigate and provide specialist advice on issues relating to civil infrastructure assets.
• Receive and respond to customer enquiries and issues in a timely manner, providing follow-up and electronic reporting on action taken.
• Ensure that contractors are aware of and comply with all relevant policies, principles, and legal requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven ability to manage service contracts for financial purposes, work quality and prioritise timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in contract coordination.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Team orientated.
• Proven experience in Civil Construction, Maintenance, Local Government (desirable), and/or Project Management
• Current Driver’s Licence

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. 

The salary for this position starts at $76,900.98 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Lea Romania, Coordinator Contracts and Audits on 0475 682 ***.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those identifying as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.