Technical Officer Roads

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Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhance the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community. 

About this Position:

This is a permanent role forming part of the Quarry Operations team. You will be working to support construction materials testing services and associated administration for quarry products, Lismore City Council roads, and pavement investigations. This position is primarily based at Northern Rivers Quarry in Blakebrook.

What we can offer you 

• Support you in maintaining a healthy life-work balance by working a 9-day fortnight.
• A variety of work as you deliver to various sites and stakeholders.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements. 
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. 
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

What we trust you to deliver 

• Be responsible for the professional and technical assistance of all Lismore City Council Laboratory operations
• Perform day-to-day operational requirements of the Materials Testing Laboratory
• Undertake laboratory and field testing and sampling in accordance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements 
• Assist laboratory clients through the provision of technical advice
• Demonstrate a strong commitment towards Workplace Health & Safety systems

What you'll need to be successful

• Certificate III in Construction Material Testing (or completing qualification in 2023)
• Previous experience in NATA-endorsed test reports
• Able to undertake sustainable work practices that align with Council's commitment to the principles of sustainability
• Be self-motivated, proactive and observant
• You are a team player who embodies Council's values

Full position description: Click Here

Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight

Salary range:  Starting at $67,938 

Closing: 11pm on 25 February 2026.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Riccardo Martinez on 0429 835 365.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric evaluations and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.