Principal Programs Officer

DELIVERY OF CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM FOR ROAD AND STORMWATER ASSETS

About You

This is a chance to apply your extensive knowledge of Road and Stormwater Capital Works Programs including scheduling, estimating, forecasting and reporting. You will be responsible for high level planning, monitoring and reporting of the road and stormwater capital program throughout our expansive region.

The Team

The Construction and Maintenance Branch (CM) forms part of the Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) and is responsible for developing and maintaining community infrastructure including stormwater drainage/culverts, footpath/cycleway,  Council-owned quarries, and road and bridge infrastructure assets.

The Construction & Maintenance Executive Unit provides oversight to the three Construction and Maintenance Branches (North, South and Central) whilst delivering the key functions of Capital Works Programming, Quarrying Operations, and implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all of the CM Branches.

About the position

• This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• The annual salary range for this position is $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Council vehicle available for work use and restricted private use.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognised University with extensive relevant experience.
• RPEQ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Postgraduate qualification in program/project management and/or relevant technical qualifications are desirable.
• Significant knowledge and experience in civil design, estimating, construction and program/project management.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small team and collaborate with peers and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. 

Please provide your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing each of the success criteria with your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Eric Kraak on 0499 989 *** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Monday 6 May 2024 at 11.45pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.