Senior Project Officer - Capital Works

Job Description

Senior Projects Officer – Capital Works Permanent - Full Time Salary Range: $94,412.76 – $102,394.76 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation Location: Morwell Department: Capital Works Do you want to make an IMPACT? The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Capital Works team as a Senior Projects Officer.The Senior Project Officer provides support to the Capital Works Projects team and other relevant areas of the organisation in the development of project scoping for the upgrading and maintenance of Council Assets.Other duties will include: Carrying out investigations regarding civil infrastructure for current and future works to be completed. Managing construction projects and assets maintenance works currently underway within the municipality. Construction supervision of Council projects and carrying out Council Hold Point inspections for subdivision works, as required. About You For this position, we are seeking a highly skilled individual with the ability to provide effective and efficient completion of assigned tasks in conformance with legislative requirements, regulations, Council’s policies, accepted engineering standards and practices, and approved budget.Develop and/or improve methods and techniques used to carry out the goals of this position.You will have: A Degree or advanced Diploma in Engineering, or Civil Construction Design, or other relevant field with some relevant experience or substantial experience within civil construction. Proven contract management skills and ability to work as part of a team to develop a good internal working environment. Current Victorian Drivers Licence. Desirable: Good business skills relating to the successful operation of a Capital Works Project Team. Additional studies or professional development related to municipal engineering and management/finance. Experience in local government engineering/project management role. Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.Why work for us? At Latrobe City Council, we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.At LCC, you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.About Latrobe City Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 77,000. Latrobe City encompasses the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe City is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming, and bush settings. The region offers well-supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices, and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.To apply: Please apply via the Latrobe City Council website are open until Sunday 2nd March 2025 Contact Lauren McKay, Acting Coordinator Capital Works on 0427 261 754 for a confidential discussion.Child Safe Organisation Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.Diversity and Inclusion At Latrobe City Council, we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling 1300 367 700.We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.#J-18808-Ljbffr