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Published
3rd June 2025

RoadworksPosition Vacant: Technical Project Officer

Location: Bedourie/Birdsville, QLD
Department: Infrastructure Services
Classification: Level 5, Queensland Local Government Industry Award – State 2017
Employment Type: Full-time

 

RoadworksAbout the Role

Diamantina Shire Council seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Project Officer to join our Infrastructure Services team. This role is vital in supporting the planning, administration, and delivery of key civil infrastructure projects across the Shire, including roads, buildings, and Council assets.

The successful applicant will provide high-level technical and administrative support to ensure efficient project delivery, manage contract documentation, track job costs, and assist with disaster recovery works, asset management, procurement, and WHS compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the delivery of civil construction and maintenance projects

  • Coordinate contract management, procurement, and job costing

  • Maintain project schedules using MS Project and prepare accurate reports

  • Support disaster recovery and flood damage funding arrangements (DRFA)

  • Administer quality assurance and safety documentation

  • Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders

 

Key Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure, project coordination, or council operations

  • Strong communication, analytical and time management skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office (including MS Project and Excel)

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential:

  • ‘C’ Class Queensland Driver’s Licence

  • Construction White Card

  • Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and National Police Check

Desirable:

  • Qualifications in Engineering, Project Administration or a related field

  • First Aid & CPR Certificate

  • Traffic Management (Level 2)

 

Why Join Us?

At Diamantina Shire Council, we offer a unique opportunity to work in one of Australia's most remote and stunning regions, with a supportive team and meaningful, community-driven projects.

View the Technical Project Officer Position Description


How to Apply:

Apply via SEEK

Or submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to HR@diamantina.qld.gov.au.

Applications Close: 4 July 2025.

 

Be part of something bigger — help shape the future of our region.
Diamantina Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.

About Diamantina Shire
 
The Diamantina Shire, located in the far west of Queensland, is a vast and iconic outback region known for its rugged beauty, unique ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage. Covering over 94,000 square kilometres, it is home to the towns of Birdsville, Bedourie, and Betoota, and offers an authentic Australian outback experience. 
 
Travellers are drawn to the Diamantina for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Diamantina River, expansive gibber plains, and the Simpson Desert's towering dunes. The region hosts iconic events like the Birdsville Races, the Big Red Bash music festival, and Bedourie’s Camel Races, drawing visitors from across the globe. Adventure seekers can explore 4WD tracks, camp under star-filled skies, and discover vibrant flora and fauna, including some rare species. 
 
The Diamantina also has a significant Indigenous and pioneering history, with opportunities to learn about the Wangkangurru-Yarluyandi people and the area's role in Australia’s cattle industry. Whether you're chasing remote beauty, outback hospitality, or cultural enrichment, the Diamantina Shire offers a truly unique work-and-play travel experience.