• AO5 Technical Assessor - Disaster Resilience Program
• Initial 3-month contract + rolling contract extension options
• $66.86 per hour + super
• Queensland State Government
• Cannon Hill

About the Role

This role plays a critical part in supporting resilient home improvement programs by conducting detailed assessments and managing grant-related activities.

As an AO5 Technical Assessor within the Disaster Resilience Program, you'll combine your analytical skills and stakeholder management expertise to assess the cost-effectiveness of projects, support grant management, and contribute to the improvement of home resilience across Queensland communities.

This role involves a mix of desktop and on-site assessments, reporting, and engagement with applicants, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the value and quality of home resilience projects through desktop and on-site assessments.
• Conduct Value for Money (VFM) assessments and provide insights to improve outcomes.
• Evaluate grant applications and resolve customer enquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Liaise with applicants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.
• Provide first-level complaint resolution and escalate issues when required.
• Identify and report on issues, risks, and exceptions to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate data and reporting to inform internal reviews and Ministerial requests.
• Contribute to a high-performing team environment and support colleagues where needed.
• Monitor grant finance and invoicing activities.
• Support a safe working environment and uphold WHS practices.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records using information management systems.

About You

• Experience working within the building industry, either in a trade-based role or design/engineering/Quantity Surveying/Estimating is highly desirable.
• Experience in property assessments, estimating, or related fields with a focus on price, quantities, materials, and scope is highly desirable.
• Sound analytical and assessment skills with the ability to conduct VFM reviews.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience using the SmartyGrants platform is highly desirable

Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply below with your CV and cover letter in Microsoft Word format.

Alternatively, email Louise Clark directly - [email protected] or call on 0438 718 486

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.