The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Project Officer - Local Community Infrastructure, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Project Officer - Local Community Infrastructure you will provide input into the development of the project scope for a three-year Local Community Infrastructure Program, supporting communication of project progress updates to Councillors, for multidisciplinary projects including roads, drainage, canals, foreshores, parks and recreation facilities. You'll also:

• Conduct research and analysis and contribute to the preparation of project documentation, including the investigation of alternate solutions 
• Undertake preconstruction activities such as project scope development and initiation
• Support the preparation of concept designs and estimates 
• Provide routine advice to key stakeholders 
• Support the development and administration of the annual budget
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Click here for the Position Description

About you

We're looking for your experience in project management and construction, and project initiation, development and planning for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You'll also bring:

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices, and application of current construction legislation, Australian standards and 
• Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Research and analysis skills and the ability to prepare project documents, design drawings, specifications, schedules
• Previous experience providing routine advice on project related matters
• Actively contribute to fostering a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace
• Degree or diploma in architecture, civil engineering, or project management or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Current C class driver’s licence required.

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 (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• 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 Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, 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 careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

For more information about City of Moreton Bay and to stay across what's happening in our city, follow us on LinkedIn.

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 our 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.