Site Inspector: Major Parks & Capital Projects

Liverpool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council lease back/vehicle allowance

Professional development opportunities

Study assistance for further education

Job summary

Liverpool City Council in Sydney seeks a Site Inspector to audit contractor activities and ensure WH&S and contractual compliance across recreation capital works projects. The role focuses on planning, delivery, risk assessments and quality assurance to meet council objectives.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital works, tender evaluations, and overseeing contractor performance while applying horticultural expertise for sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, landscape construction trade, landscape architecture or horticulture.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence is required.
• WorkCover Construction WH&S Induction (White Card) required.
• Experience in horticultural/open space construction and bush regeneration projects.
• Experience managing day-to-day activities of construction teams on infrastructure projects.
• Experience raising contractor performance while minimizing variations.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders including elected reps and community groups.
• Ability to read design/technical specs to support recreation assets delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deliver and quality-assure recreation capital works projects.
• Monitor contractor performance through site inspections and audits.
• Lead risk assessments and project monitoring.
• Provide specialist horticultural input to capital works outcomes and asset delivery.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Horticulture knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or landscape/horticulture

Tools

WH&S Induction (White Card)

Design/technical reading

Job description

Liverpool City Council in Sydney seeks a Site Inspector to audit contractor activities and ensure WH&S and contractual compliance across recreation capital works projects. The role focuses on planning, delivery, risk assessments and quality assurance to meet council objectives.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital works, tender evaluations, and overseeing contractor performance while applying horticultural expertise for sustainable infrastructure outcomes.