INTERNAL ONLY - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure 

Branch: City Projects Office 

Salary Range: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Location: Green Square, Fortitude Valley and various field locations

Our Business  

Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. 

City Projects Office (CPO) delivers Council’s projects and programs through effective project ownership, management, planning and design. 

CPO incorporates both design and project management services. We create and manage infrastructure projects, community assets and environmental development for Brisbane as well as delivering innovative solutions for natural and built environments. 

The Role  

Brisbane City Council’s City Projects Office is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to manage ground engineering projects across Brisbane. This role involves overseeing budgets, managing investigations, preparing technical reports, and ensuring site Health and Safety Plans are implemented effectively. You’ll collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure solutions for the city. 

To be successful you will have: 

Success in this role requires a commitment to high standards in safety, environmental compliance, and customer service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also essential, as you’ll liaise with both internal stakeholders and the public to uphold Council’s Zero Harm policies and support Brisbane’s growth. 

• a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a current “C” Class driver’s licence 
• proven experience in geotechnical engineering, including field investigations, design of inground structures, report preparation, and project management 
• strong knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation, laboratory testing, and contract coordination 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

Council’s Employee Value Proposition allows you to grow your career to deliver a better Brisbane. With career progression opportunities as well as benefits that matter, our focus on culture and wellbeing will make you proud to work for Brisbane City Council as we prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. 

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

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

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. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Tania Heyblom on 07 3178 2146.  

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: Friday, 22 November 2024 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.