Field Asset Inspector & Data Collector

Banana Shire Council; Banana Shire; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a field data inspector to support the Infrastructure Technology Section. You will perform inspections, data collection and asset condition reporting across roads, bridges and related infrastructure in Central Queensland.

You will capture data for asset management systems, assist in maintenance planning, and liaise with landholders and contractors. Proficiency in MS Office and GIS is desirable; a valid Queensland driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Queensland ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence (provisional acceptable).
• Queensland General Safety Induction – White or Blue Card.
• Desirable: Civil Construction and Field Data Capture experience/qualifications.
• Desirable: Traffic Management Implementation Plan Competency and Traffic Controller Competency.

Responsibilities

• Undertake programmed inspections, condition assessments and data collection for roads, bridges, culverts, stormwater and related assets.
• Undertake Level 1 bridge and major culvert inspections per standards.
• Identify and report asset defects, risks and maintenance requirements to support prioritisation of works.
• Capture and manage asset condition data and inspection records in asset management systems and GIS.
• Assist in development/validation of maintenance and renewal programs through accurate field data.
• Program and undertake traffic counts and other asset data collection to support planning.
• Assist with administration and inspection of Minor Works on Roads, maintaining registers and GIS mapping.
• Provide technical support to Infrastructure Services and liaise with landholders, contractors and stakeholders.
• Promote the Council image and maintain good public relations.
• Liaise with clients, staff, public, consultants and authorities; provide and obtain information.
• Undertake routine admin tasks such as timesheets; support continuous process improvement.
• Participate in training, exercises and disaster management as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed within skills and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Literacy & numeracy

Oral communication

WHS/EEO awareness

Field data capture

Data accuracy

Education

Civil Construction/Field Data Capture experience

Tools

GIS data handling

Job description

Banana Shire Council is seeking a field data inspector to support the Infrastructure Technology Section. You will perform inspections, data collection and asset condition reporting across roads, bridges and related infrastructure in Central Queensland.

You will capture data for asset management systems, assist in maintenance planning, and liaise with landholders and contractors. Proficiency in MS Office and GIS is desirable; a valid Queensland driver’s license is required.