Technical Support Officer - Utilities

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $83,541 pa + 12% super (level 3)
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Narangba

As our Utilities Technical Support Officer you'll be investigating and assessing the impact of utility defects within council road reserves, parks, open spaces and facilities and working with utility providers to provide and maintain a safe and reliable network for our community.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with assessing and approving minor applications from utility providers seeking access to Council land, including electricity, internet, water and other essential services
• Providing advice and responding to utility providers and relevant authorities regarding utility related defects and reinstatement requirements
• Undertaking site inspections to assess defects and ensure Council assets have been reinstated to the agreed condition
• Supporting senior team members to ensure quality delivery and implementation of utility projects impacting Council road reserves, parks, open spaces and facilities
• Assessing relevant applications and referrals on behalf of the Civil Services department to ensure alignment with Council standards and asset management objectives

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About you

Ideally you'll have a background in a similar role, with a strong understanding of the stages of project delivery within a civil infrastructure environment. You’ll bring solid written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and confidence using computers, software and digital tools to support your work. Along with this, you will have:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Project Management, or another relevant field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) competency.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.