Coordinator Technical Services (3768)

Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Technical Services to join our Transport and Utilities portfolio to lead specialist technical delivery across civil infrastructure operations.

Lead a dedicated team, foster a supportive, customer-focused culture, and ensure quality, compliance, safety and community outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Civil Works, this position will:

• Lead and mentor the Technical Services Team, instilling a high‑performing, customer‑centric culture.
• Manage statutory and self‑assessable approval processes for civil infrastructure maintenance and construction.
• Conduct specialist engineering assessments—covering traffic and transport related matters such as speed limit reviews, road safety audits, heavy vehicle permits, and roadside hazard reviews.
• Guide asset management functions: condition assessments, hazard identification, maintenance planning and renewal submissions for capital budgets.
• Carry out inspections/investigations across the Transport & Utilities portfolio.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance systems and align policies, processes, and procedures with administrative, technical, and quality objectives.

Apply now and help shape the future of infrastructure in one of Queensland’s most vibrant regions.

Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent;
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or suitable to become registered;
• Substantial experience in Local Government engineering;
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor staff, coordinate team efforts, and achieve targeted outcomes;
• Construction Industry (white card); and
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.