Project Officer – Capital Works

Job No: ZZ1248         Location: Tewantin

Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”

The Project Officer – Capital Works will efficiently and effectively refine scope, complete tender documents and project manage the design and documentation for Council’s Capital Works projects.

• Position Status: Permanent Full-Time  
• Department: Infrastructure Services
• Branch: Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery
• Advertised: Internal and External
• Position Remuneration: Level 5 ($103,123.07) TRP (total remuneration package) which is inclusive of 12% Employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading based on a permanent full-time employee.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 3 March 2024

To undertake this position, you will have demonstrated experience in the management of the planning and design of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects including managing multi-disciplinary consultancy procurement and budgets.

You will have proven organisational and time management skills to meet conflicting work priorities, meeting goals and objectives with a commitment to thoroughness, accuracy and professionalism.

Further the successful incumbent will have a demonstrated ability to problem solve complex technical issues and develop effective and practical solutions.

The position's focus will be:

• Prepare and assess detailed briefs for projects or aspects of projects including but not limited to planning, landscape, survey, geotechnical, structural, budget and design requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external delivery of designs, estimates and specifications for infrastructure and planning projects to ensure they are delivered in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Prepare and undertake project briefs, design management, design programming, procurement, negotiation, contract management, financial administration, record keeping, and other tasks as required for the coordination of Council infrastructure projects.
• Review and check designs for technical accuracy, compliance with standards and Council’s corporate objectives in terms of urban design look and feel.
• Thoroughly investigate, consult, consider alternatives and recommend solutions for projects and customer enquiries in a local government context.
• Liaise with relevant staff, Councillors, external agencies, consultants, stakeholders and the public in the preparation, planning and design of projects.
• Exercise significant initiative and judgement in the selection and application of appropriate planning strategy, design principles and techniques for projects.
• Identify potential risks associated with capital projects and develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
• In a team environment, provide sound advice and assistance to other officers in relation to technical and professional skills.
• Undertake project control functions including scheduling, budget control, forecasting, data analysis and reporting.

Please contact Mitchell Allen, Design Coordinator, on (07) 5329 6*** for any further information regarding the position.