Road Asset Inspection officer

Latrobe City Council; Morwell; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Latrobe City Council in Morwell, Victoria, invites applications for a Road Asset Inspection Officer. This permanent full-time role supports the City Presentation team, delivering the Road Asset Inspection Program and identifying maintenance needs before they impact the community.

The successful candidate will combine road maintenance experience with asset management knowledge, using technology to collect, verify and manage road asset data, and contribute to safe, reliable infrastructure across

Qualifications

• Experience conducting asset inspections and road maintenance for a Municipal Council or similar operation.
• High level knowledge of asset inspection and management practices.
• Knowledge of IT asset management systems and OH&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite activities for the Road Asset Inspection Program.
• Conduct inspections, identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Record inspections and create work orders in Assetic.
• Inspect and report incidents on municipal roads and maintain asset records.
• Contribute to collection, verification and management of road asset information.
• Support maintenance operations and broader infrastructure objectives.

Skills

Asset inspection

Road maintenance

IT systems knowledge

OH&S knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

Victorian Driver Licence

Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence

Plant and vehicle operation competency

Tools

Assetic

Job description

Morwell, Victoria| Permanent Full Time – 9 day fortnight

Band 4 salary range: $75,819.12 – $80,818.40 per year plus applicableallowances

We're looking for a Road Asset Inspection Officer to joinour City Presentation team. In this role, you'll play a key role in maintainingthe safety and integrity of Council's road network by delivering Council's RoadAsset Inspection Program and identifying maintenance requirements before theybecome larger issues for our community.

This is a great opportunity to combine your road maintenanceexperience, asset management knowledge and problem-solving skills whilecontributing to the maintenance and improvement of essential infrastructureacross Latrobe City.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
• Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
• Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance where operationallyappropriate

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leadonsite activities associated with Council's Road Asset Inspection Program.
• Conductinspections, identify defects and recommend corrective actions inaccordance with Council's Road Management Plan and Road Asset ManagementPlan.
• Recordinspections and create work orders within Council's Asset ManagementSystem (Assetic).
• Inspectand report incidents occurring on municipal roads and maintain accurateasset records.
• Be akey part of the collection, verification and management of road assetinformation and data.
• Supportmaintenance operations as required and contribute to the achievement ofbroader infrastructure maintenance objectives.

About You

You are an experienced infrastructure or road maintenance professionalwith a strong eye for detail, soundtechnical knowledge and enjoy using technology and data to drive bettermaintenance outcomes.

You bring strong organisational skills, a commitment tosafety and customer service, and the ability to communicate effectively with awide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you take pride in helpingmaintain safe and reliable infrastructure for the community.

Key Selection Criteria

• Practicalexperience performing specialised asset inspections and/or roadmaintenance and construction activities for a Municipal Council or similaroperation.
• Highlevel knowledge of current practices and industry standards relating toasset inspection and management.
• Soundknowledge of IT systems and computer-based asset management systems.
• Soundknowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and relevantpolicies and procedures.
• Demonstratedcommitment to customer service, continuous improvement and Council values.

Essential Qualifications

• CurrentVictorian Driver Licence.
• CurrentHeavy Rigid Vehicle Licence as a minimum.
• Competencyoperating plant and vehicles used in road maintenance.

We encourage applications from candidates withdiverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply forand satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check. Working with Children'sCheck and undertake a pre-employment medical check.

Belonging at Latrobe CityCouncil

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed tocreating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels theybelong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaininga child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We valuediversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiencesand identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusiverecruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Programfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.