Warrumbungle Shire Council

RMCC Technical Officer

Department: Roads

Reports to: Manager Roads

Salary Range: $1,259 - $1,436 per 35 hour week + superannuation

Do you have experience in managing contracts and projects in road construction and maintenance? Have a love for road infrastructure and doing work that directly benefits the community? We are looking for our next team member to do exactly that!

The RMCC Technical Officer is responsible for overseeing the effective management, implementation, and monitoring of the Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC). This includes ensuring compliance with all legislative and contractual requirements, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the delivery of maintenance and construction works on state roads. Along with a strong understanding of road maintenance and construction processes, including contract management and quality assurance, you will need to be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, be solutions-focused and quick to adapt. 

As RMCC Technical Officer you will provide essential project and planning support across key projects, liasing with Contractors and key stakeholders, so you will need excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be involved in all aspects of various road construction and maintenance projects - preparing works proposals and scopes of work, monitoring projects, ensuring quality and safety compliance in line with contract requirements, delivering RMCC specific inductions and training, and being the key contact for the community in regard to RMCC projects. 

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

• Demonstrated experience in contract management, specifically in road maintenance and construction projects
• Knowledge of Transport for NSW standards, specifications, and processes
• Proficiency in preparing and managing traffic and maintenance plans (TMP, TGS, ROL, SZA)
• Experience in quality assurance, WHS, and environmental compliance
• Strong project management skills, including developing scopes, budgets, and timelines
• Proficiency in using asset management systems such as Reflect
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Class C driver’s licence - this is essential
• OHS Construction Induction Card (“whitecard”).

It is a plus if you have tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management, or a related field, experience in local government or state government contracts and record management systems and practices.

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 16 February 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.