Technical Officer - Projects

SHIRE OF YORK

TECHNICAL OFFICER - PROJECTS (PERMANENT PART-TIME – 3 DAY PER WEEK)

Flexible working hours and arrangements may be available.

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Technical Officer - Projects to join our Projects & Assets Team. Help turn ideas and plans into projects that help our community thrive. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same, with involvement across project planning, scoping, costing and coordinating on site delivery. You’ll work in partnership with the Shire team, contractors and the wider community to create and care for infrastructure and places that make a lasting difference to the community. If you enjoy combining technical and practical work, getting out on site, working with people and seeing a project progress from concept to completion, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of capital works and other projects, including site investigations, surveys, specifications, project documentation, cost estimates, grant administration and practical project solutions.
• Inspect works and coordinate contractors to monitor progress, safety, quality, contract requirements and successful on-site delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, records and asset information, while working with internal teams, customers and the community to support positive project outcomes.

Remuneration:

The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 5 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025 ($86,213.28-$90,163.60 pro rata). Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant’s demonstrated, skills and experience.

The Shire Offers:

• A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire.
• A generous uniform allowance.

Further Information:

The position description for the role is available on the Shire’s website www.york.wa.gov.au or by contacting Rebecca Palumbo on [0458 972 036](tel:0458 972 036). A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are suited to the position, together with your current resume and details of two recent referees, to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of York

PO Box 22

York WA 6302, or Email:      [email protected]

Applications close: 5.00pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply.