Technical Officer

Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $250 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 160 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.

What We Offer

• Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
• Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
• Income Protection
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Sacrificing

Council is seeking a motivated and versatile Technical Officer to join our Asset and Environmental Services team. This is an exciting for a technically minded professional who enjoys a diverse role across infrastructure, environmental services, monitoring, compliance and project delivery.

Reporting to the Asset and Environmental Services Manager, you will provide technical advice, undertake field inspections and monitoring activities, support minor projects and assist with the management of Council's road infrastructure, stormwater assets, Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) and waste management services.

In this varied role, you will:

• Coordinate and monitor road maintenance and reseal programs.
• Undertake traffic counts, condition assessments and asset inspections.
• Collect, analyse and report technical data for operational, quality assurance and regulatory compliance purposes.
• Assist with monitoring and operation of Council's stormwater and Community Wastewater Management Systems.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including EPA licence requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and service providers to ensure works are completed safely and to specification.
• Assist in the delivery of minor infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Investigate operational issues, identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Interpret technical documentation, plans, drawings and asset information.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support to operational staff and contractors.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Council's asset management and operational practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of Council assets and services, making a genuine contribution to the delivery of infrastructure, environmental management and community outcomes. No two days are the same, making it ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working both in the field and the office.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant technical, trade or vocational qualification in engineering, mechanical services or plumbing (Highly Regarded)
• Sound problem-solving, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret technical data and prepare clear reports.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance and project outcomes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, diagrams and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Current South Australian Class C Driver's Licence.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccinations (or willingness to obtain).