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Come on this thrilling journey of transformation and growth, where your passion, skills, and ideas can create a lasting legacy for generations to come. Unlock your full potential amidst an environment that encourages innovation, fosters creativity, and celebrates diversity. Together, let's shape this city into an even more remarkable place to live, work, and play - join the City of Gold Coast today.
About the Position
An opportunity exists within the Infrastructure Delivery branch for an experienced officer to provide technical & engineering project support to the Construction Coordinator and Supervisors.
The position is responsible for the provision of a high standard of technical support in the areas of project planning, project procurement and cost control, quality assurance, workplace health and safety, engineering advice, issue resolution, contractor management and project estimation.
Key deliverables of the position
- Implement Council policies/procedures and uphold values in relation to health and safety in the workplace
- Development of Project Specific Risk Assessments, identifying hazards associated with work processes, tasks and activities, assigning appropriate hazard mitigation strategies
- Provide detailed Engineering solutions on-site to eliminate and/or mitigate risks to Council and Contract personnel and complete Quality control inspections and Witness Points
- Development, review and implementation of project specific Environmental Management Plans and environmental controls layout drawings
- Coordinate, interpret and review testing and environmental monitoring of; Noise, Vibration, Acid Sulphate Soils and Disturbed Waterways to Australian Standards
- Provide high level technical advice and recommendations to various sections of Council for projects whilst also mentoring junior technical and field staff
- Provide financial management, forecasting and reporting at project level through the detailed analysis, interpretation of the Project Quantity Survey
- Prepare a variety of Tenders ($250K to $1M+) and Contracts ($15K to $250K) for the provision of material and municipal work packages forming large portions of major Council projects
- Coordination with project stakeholders, Project Manager, Engineers, Procurement and Office of the Superintendent for the preparation and administering of Tenders and Contracts
- Develop, design and certify project Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes in accordance with MUTCD and Council policies
- Supporting the Coordinator Construction in daily activities, including but not limited to, technical advice to construction supervisors/staff, program scheduling, project inspections and planning and improving quality assurances within the workplace
About You
- Tertiary studies in Engineering discipline or Equivalent Knowledge
- Statement of Attainment in Traffic Management Design or Equivalent Knowledge (Desirable)
- WHS Licence General construction White card (Desirable)
- Current C Class unrestricted Driver Licence.
- Demonstrated effective coordination, communication and integration with a broad scope of stakeholders.
- Experience with design evaluation and critical analysis of engineering reports with the ability to make prompt decisions, forward planning and constructability resolution.
- You have project or Site Engineer experience relating to estimation, specification writing and tender and contract preparation and management.
- Experience in managing and monitoring financial budgets.
- Thrive as part of a high-performing team and look for ways to contribute to team successes.
What can we offer you?
Working for the City of Gold Coast is both challenging and rewarding. You will enjoy:
- working within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with 9 day fortnights and flexible working arrangements;
- a friendly and supportive team where you will be recognised and rewarded;
- opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression;
- a competitive remuneration plus up to 12% employer superannuation contribution and options to salary sacrifice;
- employee gyms based at the Nerang and Bundall offices;
- active Social Club with weekly raffles and various events throughout the year, for example weekend shopping trips, movie nights and more.
What’s next?
Click on the 'Apply' button to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a great candidate for this role (please confirm you hold the mandatory qualifications/licences for the position). Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format. For any technical issues with uploading your applications, please email **********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
