Applications Close on Monday, 21 September 2026

  • Play a key role coordinating Council’s works planning and scheduling
  • Permanent Full time role
  • Starting wage $87,176 per annum
  • 15% Employer Superannuation

Applicants for this position will also be considered for the Technical Officer – Engineering role.


Who are we?

The Huon Valley Council is the southernmost local government area in Australia. The area retains a beauty, charm and heritage-like feel whilst being progressive, innovative and creative, and is only a 30-minute drive from Hobart.  Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for the people of the Huon Valley by investing in a dynamic, sustainable and equitable future.  We believe people who display our Values of Safety, Integrity, Team Work, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement are great employees.   We are a forward thinking organisation responding to the unique and changing needs of our community and people.

Five icons representing values: an orange heart in hands for Safety, a green handshake for Integrity, a blue thumbs up for Team Work, an orange star above a hand for Service Excellence, and purple clapping hands for Continuous Improvement.

The Role

As the Technical Officer – Works you will:

  • Develop and maintain works schedules for reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance activities
  • Analyse asset condition data and develop GIS-based maps and reports to support works programming and decision making
  • Coordinate between field and office teams, Administration Services, and Technical Services on scheduling and maintenance planning
  • Manage customer service requests and complaints through Council’s Customer Request Management system

What You will Bring:

The successful applicant will have the following:

  • Completion of a relevant qualification and/or relevant practical experience in civil construction, engineering, project management, or GIS
  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance scheduling, works programming, or asset management within a civil infrastructure or local government environment
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise across field and office teams and resolve scheduling conflicts
  • High level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects within set timeframes

What’s on offer

  • A brand-new position — help build it from the ground up
  • A role that connects fieldwork, data, and planning across Council’s infrastructure
  • A culture of improvement and togetherness
  • Monthly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Personalised development plans and ongoing learning opportunities

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and short-form application addressing why you are the right candidate for this role.  The recruitment process includes video interviews and psychometric testing.  The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.

Applications that fail to address the shortform application will not be considered. 

For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Anthony Wicks, Manager Works, on (03) 6264 0337.