• A role where the city is your canvas.
• A job that’s as dependable as you.
• Full time, permanent opportunity.

About the Opportunity

As part of the City Operations Program the Technical Officer Workshops will provide high level professional, technical and procedural advice to the Work Group Leader & Team Leader and ensure that the scheduling of mechanical servicing and repairs of the City of Adelaide’s plant and fleet portfolio is delivered to expected standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordinating of maintenance works and superintendence and reporting of contracts as well as provision of advice to the Trades and Facilities Leadership Team. You will be someone who works with best practice processes and methodology for programming and scheduling of work.

You will also be working on developing and maintaining documentation & specifications to engage contractors and provide contractor surveillance for projects to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated skills in Work programming and scheduling, performance measurement and documentation of service standards.
• Proven experience and success in monitoring contracts together with the ability to negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to review processes and procedures applied to improve service delivery.
• Knowledge of contemporary management practices for Fleet and plant maintenance.
• Demonstrated skills in developing contract specifications to engage contractors and provide contractor surveillance for programs to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Kevin Potter on 8203 7761.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Kevin Potter, Team leader, Trades, Workshop & Facilities Services.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 27 February 2025.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $86,558 + 11.5% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 [email protected].