AddressHELP SHAPE TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL'S CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM AS OUR NEW SENIOR PROJECTS OFFICER
- $100,107.84 - $106,175.89 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
About the Toowoomba Region
Nestled approximately 125km west of Brisbane, the Toowoomba Region beckons as the enchanting gateway to the Darling Downs. Rising from its roots as the Garden City, Toowoomba has blossomed into Australia's largest inland regional city. The Toowoomba Regional Council oversees an expansive regional landscape, encompassing the thriving urban centre of Toowoomba and the vibrant regional hubs of Oakey, Pittsworth, Millmerran, Highfields, Crow’s Nest, Clifton, Greenmount, Goombungee, and Yarraman.
About Property Services
Within the Environment and Community Services Group, the Property Services Branch is responsible for a vast array of diverse assets from iconic Heritage Listed assets such as the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba City Hall, through to libraries, aquatic centres, depots, administration and other key community buildings, as well as contributing to the maintenance of key road infrastructure such as traffic lights and street lighting. Spanning almost 13,000km2, the team works diligently to guarantee essential community services are maintained in every corner of the region.
About the position
The Senior Projects Officer position will coordinate the identification and evaluate Property Services renewal, replacement, and other Branch projects to be incorporated into Council’s 10-year capital works program and manage their delivery in accordance with Councils project management framework, relevant legislation and Australian Standards for construction and renewal projects.
This position will work under limited direction, operating as a specialist within the Property Services team.
- CBD Parking provided.
- 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 a single membership.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
About you
We are in search of a proactive team player to work with our team to ensure capital planning and delivery meets the Rich Traditions and Bold Ambitions of our community. You will be working with internal stakeholders across a broad range of services, such as libraries, galleries, depots, community buildings and aquatic infrastructure in both design and construction. This will include the opportunity to work with iconic Heritage Listed buildings such as the Empire Theatre, as well as working with the community to plan for future projects. You will be highly proficient in project management, stakeholder communication and commitment to a positive workplace culture.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents:
- A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
- Your current resume.
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: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow 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 Hugh Dunne on (07) 4698 3*** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 14 July 2024.
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 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 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.
