Senior Project Officer – Capital Works

Permanent - Full Time

Salary Range $94,412.76 – $102,394.76 per annum plus 12% Superannuation

Location: Morwell.

Department: Capital Works

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Capital Works team as a Senior Projects Officer.

The Senior Project Officer provides support to the Capital Works Projects team and other relevant areas of the organisation in the development of project scoping for the upgrading and maintenance of Council Assets.

Other duties will include:

• Carrying out investigations regarding civil infrastructure for current and future works to be completed.
• Managing construction projects and assets maintenance works currently underway within the municipality.
• Construction supervision of Council projects and carry out Council Hold Point inspections for subdivision works, as required.

About You

For this position we are seeking a highly skilled individual with the ability to provide effective and efficient completion of assigned tasks in conformance with legislative requirements, regulations, Council's policies, accepted engineering standards and practices and approved budget

Develop and/or improve methods and techniques used to carry out the goals of this position.

You will have:

• A Degree or advanced Diploma in Engineering, or Civil Construction Design, or other relevant field with some relevant experience or substantial experience within civil construction.
• Proven contract management skills and ability to work as part of a team to develop a good internal working environment.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

• Good business skills relating to the successful operation of a Capital Works Project Team.
• Additional studies or professional development related to municipal engineering and management/finance.
• Experience in local government engineering/project management role.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland

About Latrobe City

Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 77,000. Latrobe City encompass the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe city is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.

To apply:

Please apply via the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

Applications are open until 11:59PM Thursday 10 July 2025.

Contact Nick Cruickshank, Coordinator Capital Works on 0429 506 104 a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.