Technical Support Officer

• Exciting opportunity to work with the Asset Planning team at the City of Wanneroo
• Permanent, Full Time 
• Salary from $77,727 to $82,801 per annum + Superannuation

About the Position

We are seeking a Technical Support Officer to assist the Asset Planning team undertake technical  support activities including  preparing technical documents, undertaking site inspections, data collection and data entry. 

You will be responsible for providing Technical Support services focused on the City's infrastructure network, which includes parks, buildings and community facilities. You will provide technical writing support and maintain relevant registers, databases and systems, ensuring that information is accurate, stored correctly, accessible as required and meets legislative requirements.

A challenging aspect of the role will be applying technical skills in the work environment to assist our asset planners, maintaining a consistent and methodical data collection process, and ensuring a high level of accuracy when undertaking data-entry.

About You

You must be adaptable and ready to take on a challenge. The role would be perfectly suited to a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Relevant experience in a technical role managing asset data including entering data into dedicated Information Systems such as Assetic, and GIS applications such as MapInfo or QGIS.
• Relevant experience undertaking fieldwork, inspecting parks and building assets, collecting data and documenting asset condition.
• Intermediate computing, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and schedule work.
• Intermediate communication and problem-solving skills.
• Foundational research, analysis and customer service skills.
• 'C' class Drivers License - Essential.
• Knowledge of the practical application of occupational health and safety measures in the workplace including hazard identification when undertaking site visits.

About the City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Work Life Balance program including flexible working options.
• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and an opportunity to work in a goal-driven professional team

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

Interested?

If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Reference Number: 19246

Closing date: 1 February 2024 (9:00pm AWST)

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Liam Noonan, Coordinator Asset Planning on 9405 5051.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.