Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater, Local & Flexible Roster

Ventia; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Retailer discounts and benefits

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking a Construction Inspector to be the eyes and ears on-site, safeguarding safe, compliant delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. You will work with subcontractors to oversee live works and protect critical networks.

In a dynamic field-based role, you will monitor construction activities, review standards, and contribute to risk management and quality outcomes while upholding a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater infrastructure construction, including live networks.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, testing requirements, and QA processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Sound understanding of industry codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive risk management.
• Current White Card and C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities across multiple live sites and monitor network integrity.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved standards, specs and safety requirements.
• Identify and manage risks, support issue resolution and defect management.
• Provide insights on contractor performance, progress and construction quality.

Skills

Water & wastewater infra

Construction methods & QA

Drawings interpretation

Safety compliance & codes

Stakeholder communication

Risk identification & management

White Card

C Class Driver Licence

Job description

Unitywater is seeking a Construction Inspector to be the eyes and ears on-site, safeguarding safe, compliant delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. You will work with subcontractors to oversee live works and protect critical networks.

In a dynamic field-based role, you will monitor construction activities, review standards, and contribute to risk management and quality outcomes while upholding a strong safety culture.