Technical Officer

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Job Description

The iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB) was established by the Fiji government under an act of parliament in November 2004. The aim is to foster the advancement of indigenous Fijians and Rotumans by promoting initiatives that will better their standard of living, and enhance appropriate cultural traditions and values.

The Technical Officer provides technical oversight and advisory support across property asset management and development project delivery, ensuring assets and projects align with approved standards, budgets, and compliance requirements. Technical due diligence, procurement support, and risk management enable sound commercial decision-making across acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and capital works. The role reports to the Manager Investment.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Asset Performance and Lifecycle Outcomes Achieved
Technical oversight provided for existing property assets including buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and plant and equipment. Asset conditions monitored and maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital improvement requirements identified. Asset management plans and lifecycle replacement programs developed and maintained. Property maintenance performance reviewed and required service standards enforced with service providers. Technical due diligence supported for acquisitions, disposals, and leasing transactions.
2. Development Delivery and Risk Outcomes Achieved
Technical input provided across feasibility, planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Project concepts, designs, specifications, and construction methodologies reviewed. Technical reviews coordinated with consultants, contractors, operators, and stakeholders. Project progress, quality, safety, and compliance monitored against approved specifications and budgets. Project risks identified and mitigation actions supported throughout the development lifecycle.
3. Procurement and Contract Control Outcomes Achieved
Technical scopes of work, specifications, and tender documentation prepared. Tender evaluations and contractor assessments supported. Technical submissions, variation claims, extension of time requests, and contractor performance reviewed. Contractor compliance monitored against contractual and technical requirements.
4. Technical Due Diligence and Investment Advisory Outcomes Achieved
Technical assessments conducted for prospective development sites and investment opportunities. Engineering, architectural, environmental, and infrastructure reports reviewed. Technical risks, constraints, opportunities, and cost implications identified for commercial evaluation. Technical recommendations provided to support investment and development decisions.
5. Compliance, Approvals, and Governance Outcomes Achieved
Compliance monitored with building codes, planning regulations, environmental requirements, and health and safety standards. Risk management and quality assurance processes implemented and supported. Development approvals, permits, and certifications obtained with support. Technical documentation and records maintained appropriately.
6. Stakeholder Alignment and Commercial Support Outcomes Achieved
Liaison maintained with consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, hotel operators, tenants, and property managers. Communication facilitated between technical teams and commercial management. Negotiations supported through provision of technical analysis and recommendations.
7. Reporting, Controls, and Performance Visibility Outcomes Achieved
Technical reports, project updates, risk registers, and asset condition assessments prepared. Project budgets, schedules, and technical performance indicators tracked. Management reporting supported on asset performance and capital projects.
8. Organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Architecture, Civil Engineering	or a related discipline

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. 5–10 years of experience in property management, construction, infrastructure, hospitality developments, or commercial real estate projects.
2. Experience coordinating and working with consultants, contractors, and property operators.
3. Experience in asset lifecycle management, building condition assessments, and facilities management principles.
4. Experience in design review, construction monitoring, quality control, and commissioning support.
5. Experience in procurement support, tender evaluation processes, and contract administration.
6. Experience assessing technical risks, constraints, and cost implications for feasibility and investment decision support.
7. Familiarity with hotel, resort, mixed-use, commercial, or institutional developments (highly desirable).
8. Knowledge of structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fundamentals and building services/utility infrastructure.
9. Knowledge of building regulations/codes, development approval processes, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance.
10. Ability to translate technical issues into commercial terms, produce technical reports, and manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
English language proficiency (professional working level). Professional membership with a relevant built-environment or engineering body (as applicable). Regulatory license or registration required by local jurisdiction for practicing as an engineer/archi

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Properties Team.
Procurement Team.
Finance & Accounts Team.
Legal/Contracts Team.
External
Contractors/Sub Contractors.
Quantity surveyors /Cost Consultants
Project Management Consultants
Utility Providers.
Regulatory Bodies.
Suppliers/Vendors
Environmental Consultants & Specialists.

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.

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