Roads Inspector

Programmed; Cobram; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Immediate start

Contract through to early 2027

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Cobram, VIC, is seeking an experienced Roads Inspector for a temporary contract through to early 2027. You will inspect and monitor road conditions, report on assets, and support safe, compliant maintenance works both outdoors and in the office.

Ideal candidates have road maintenance or inspections experience, a good grasp of road safety, and strong communication. A current driver’s licence is essential, with tickets/qualifications highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction or road inspections.
• Strong understanding of road assets, maintenance practices and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Current driver's licence is essential; relevant industry tickets are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and reactive road inspections.
• Identify defects and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and members of the public.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Road inspections

Civil construction

Asset management

Report writing

Communication

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Cobram VIC

Moira Shire Region

Immediate Start | Contract through to Early 2027

Competitive Pay Rates

Programmed is urgently seeking an experienced Roads Inspector to join their team on a temporary contract through to early next year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and safety-focused professional to contribute to the maintenance and inspection of local road infrastructure who enjoys working both outdoors and in the office.

About the Role

Reporting to the relevant supervisor, you will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and reporting on the condition of roads and associated assets, ensuring maintenance works are completed to required standards and supporting the delivery of a safe and efficient road network.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and reactive road inspections.
• Identify defects and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and members of the public.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with relevant safety and quality standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in road maintenance, civil construction, road inspections or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of road assets, maintenance practices and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Sound computer skills and experience with asset management or reporting systems.
• Current driver's licence (essential).
• Relevant industry qualifications, licences or tickets will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

Immediate start available.

Competitive Pay Rates

Supportive team environment.

Opportunity to contribute to your local community.

Contract role through to early 2027.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.