SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Construction  

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + 14% Superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Number of Positions: 1 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Location: Green Square, and various locations around Brisbane 

Our Business 

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences! 

Our Branch 

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane. 

Construction delivers an extensive range of specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, land remediation, asset intelligence, lighting and facility services. 

The Role  

Help shape the maintenance and management of Brisbane’s buildings and infrastructure assets. As Senior Technical Officer Buildings & Infrastructure, you will conduct complex inspections and condition assessments, identify structural and operational issues, and develop scopes and estimates for maintenance and remediation works. 

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with innovative inspection technology, including drones, photogrammetry, spatial systems and 360-degree imagery. You will manage contracted works, provide quality assurance and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, accurate and practical asset solutions. 

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

• conduct inspections, asset mapping and condition assessments for buildings and infrastructure assets 
• prepare scopes, estimates, plans and schedules for maintenance and remediation works 
• use drones, photogrammetry, spatial systems and other technologies to capture and analyse asset information 
• coordinate contractors and undertake project, procurement and quality assurance activities 
• identify risks and provide accurate technical reports and advice to stakeholders. 

To be successful you will have: 

• technical knowledge and sound judgement in engineering, construction, building surveying or a related discipline 
• experience inspecting or maintaining civil, structural or building assets 
• knowledge of structural defects, deterioration and rehabilitation practices for common construction materials 
• strong digital skills and the ability to use asset management, mapping and spatial systems 
• well-developed communication, contractor coordination and stakeholder management skills. 

 Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.  

A mandatory requirement is a valid Working Safely with Children (Blue Card) and a C class drivers licence. 

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.  

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.