Capital Delivery Inspector

Mackay; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 18% superannuation (conditions)

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5%"

9 day fortnight roster

Work vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Study and career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee health and wellbeing

Active Social Clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a practical, on-site Project Inspector to oversee capital works delivered by external contractors. You will visit project sites, monitor works, identify issues early and report on progress, quality, safety and environmental outcomes.

You will balance site priorities with support from an experienced delivery team. The ideal candidate has carpentry knowledge or extensive construction inspection experience, with a current Queensland C Class licence and the ability

Qualifications

• Carpentry trade qualification preferred; otherwise extensive demonstrated experience delivering, supervising or inspecting building and construction works.
• General Construction Induction Training is required.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence or interstate equivalent; interstate licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.
• Practical experience in construction, contracting or trade supervision, including site monitoring, daily diaries, progress reporting and quality documentation.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply construction drawings, plans, scopes of work and management plans on site.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices, quality assurance, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, strong judgement and attention to detail; ability to work autonomously and build constructive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building, civil, roads, parks and plumbing-related capital works to confirm contract compliance with drawings and standards.
• Undertake regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, environmental performance and progress, documenting non-conformances and risks.
• Maintain accurate diaries, progress reports and site records, providing timely information to delivery teams.
• Interpret and apply drawings, plans and construction management plans on site.
• Provide clear technical advice and work with contractors, trade workers, asset owners and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Help improve inspection, compliance and project delivery practices.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Judgement and problem solving

Autonomous work

Contractor communication

Education

Carpentry trade qualification

General Construction Induction Training

Queensland C Class Driver Licence

Job description

Ready to take your trade or construction experience in a new direction? This is an ideal next step for an experienced carpenter, trade supervisor or construction professional looking to move into project inspection and capital delivery. You will work across Council project sites, using your practical judgement to support quality outcomes across building, civil, roads, parks and plumbing-related capital works for the Mackay community.

About this opportunity:

You will provide practical, on-site oversight of capital projects delivered by external contractors. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will visit project sites, monitor works, identify issues early and report clearly on progress, quality, safety and environmental outcomes. You will manage your day-to-day site priorities while being supported by an experienced and collaborative project delivery team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect building, civil, roads, parks and plumbing-related capital works to confirm compliance with contracts, construction drawings, specifications, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake regular site visits to monitor construction quality, workplace health and safety, environmental performance and progress, documenting non-conformances, risks and contractor breaches.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries, progress reports and site records, providing timely information and practical observations back to project delivery teams.
• Interpret and apply construction drawings, plans, specifications, work packages and construction management plans in an on-site environment.
• Provide clear technical advice and work constructively with contractors, trade-based workforces, asset owners, utilities, authorities and internal teams to resolve site and compliance issues.
• Help improve Council’s inspection, compliance and project delivery practices.

What you will bring:

We are seeking a practical, self-motivated person who can confidently work across multiple project sites and build constructive relationships with contractors and delivery teams. Formal inspection experience is not essential if you bring strong construction knowledge, sound judgement, initiative and a genuine commitment to developing a long-term career in capital project delivery.

• A carpentry trade qualification is preferred; alternatively, extensive demonstrated experience delivering, supervising or inspecting building and construction works.
• General Construction Induction Training.
• A current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence or interstate equivalent. Interstate licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.
• Practical experience in construction, contracting or trade supervision, including site monitoring, daily diaries, progress reporting and quality documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply construction drawings, plans, scopes of work, specifications and construction management plans on site.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices, quality assurance, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, strong judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to work autonomously, learn Council processes and build constructive working relationships.

The classification offered will reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Appointment at Level 5 requires formal quality assurance training; candidates without this training may still be considered for appointment at Level 4.

Desirable experience:

Experience overseeing civil, roads, parks, plumbing or other trade-based capital works will be highly regarded. Previous local government experience is also desirable.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Join a progressive local government responsible for $3.5 billion in community assets and supported by almost 1,200 employees. You will contribute to infrastructure that matters while building your career in a growing region known for its coastal lifestyle, tropical islands, rainforests and strong education and health services.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Stream A Salaried Level 4 / 5 base annual salary of $95,769.76 to $104,821.68, with the level offered determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• A 9 day fortnight roster. Occasional early starts or night work may be required for activities such as concrete pours and road resealing, with overtime available in accordance with project requirements.
• A work vehicle for commuter use, mobile phone and laptop to support site-based and remote work as required.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.