Senior Inspector

Downer; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Inspector to lead a regional team in delivering high‑quality inspection programs for the VRMC Hume network. You will ensure inspections are accurate, consistent and aligned with Section 750 requirements, while guiding planning teams with evidence‑based decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage seven inspectors, champion Asset Vision usage, and drive safety outcomes through leadership, training and proactive feedback to crews.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance, inspections or asset condition assessment.
• Strong understanding of asset/works management systems such as Asset Vision.
• Ability to identify defects, understand treatment selection and interpret pavement maintenance standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, train and guide inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of seven Inspectors to ensure all routine, hazard and unscheduled inspections comply with Section 750 requirements.
• Oversee and maintain inspection programs, ensuring Asset Vision is used accurately as the primary inspection tool.
• Conduct assurance inspections to validate quality, consistency and compliance across all inspectors and hazard inspection crews.
• Maintain and update Inspection Guides, Work Instructions and methodologies to reflect the latest standards and interpretations.
• Provide clear feedback to crews and planning teams on asset condition changes, emerging risks and defect trends.
• Drive improvement opportunities across inspection processes, data quality and maintenance prioritisation.
• Support the rollout of inspection-related improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders & external stakeholders.
• Lead by example on Zero Harm, safety observations, incident reporting and positive safety engagement.

Skills

Asset Vision usage

Defect identification

Communication

Evidence-based decision making

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Safety leadership

Education

Certificate II/III in Civil Construction or Maintenance

Tools

Asset Vision (tool)

Job description

Lead consistent, high quality inspection programs that support safe, efficient and well informed maintenance decisions across the VRMC Hume network.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Drive consistency, quality and safety across inspection programs. As the Senior Inspector, you'll lead the delivery of structured inspection programs that ensure assets are assessed accurately, consistently and in line with Section 750 requirements. This role blends technical inspection expertise, leadership of a regional inspector team and a strong focus on safety, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will manage seven Inspectors across the VRMC Hume network, ensuring inspections are completed to standard, data is captured correctly and information is used to improve maintenance prioritisation and decision making. You'll be pivotal to driving consistency through training, updating work instructions and providing evidence‑based guidance that supports both planning and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of seven Inspectors to ensure all routine, hazard and unscheduled inspections comply with Section 750 requirements.
• Oversee and maintain inspection programs, ensuring Asset Vision is used accurately as the primary inspection tool.
• Conduct assurance inspections to validate quality, consistency and compliance across all inspectors and hazard inspection crews.
• Maintain and update Inspection Guides, Work Instructions and methodologies to reflect the latest standards and interpretations.
• Provide clear feedback to crews and planning teams on asset condition changes, emerging risks and defect trends.
• Drive improvement opportunities across inspection processes, data quality and maintenance prioritisation.
• Support the rollout of inspection‑related improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders & external stakeholders.
• Lead by example on Zero Harm, safety observations, incident reporting and positive safety engagement.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in road maintenance, inspections or asset condition assessment (preferred).
• Strong understanding of asset/works management systems such as Asset Vision.
• Ability to identify defects, understand treatment selection and interpret pavement maintenance standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, train and guide inspectors.
• Competence in evidence‑based decision making and quality assurance.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work across multiple priorities.
• An inquisitive, self‑motivated approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Certificate II/III in civil construction or maintenance advantageous (not essential).

Why Downer?

• Opportunities to shape inspection standards and uplift maintenance decision‑making across a large regional network.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Development pathways including programs like Thrive and Own Career.
• A culture defined by safety, integrity and excellence.

Downer Group recognises and values the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from everyone.