Site Inspector Major 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

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent Full Time 35 hours, 5 days $103,401.23 to $113,301.30 + Super

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Site Inspector to inspect and audit the day to day activities of Council contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, particularly the specification and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) obligations

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and quality assurance of recreation capital works projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council objectives. The position contributes to project development and implementation, manages tender and quotation evaluations, undertakes risk assessments, and oversees contractor performance through regular site inspections, audits and project monitoring. The role provides specialist horticultural expertise to support capital works outcomes and contributes to the delivery of sustainable, best-practice asset and infrastructure solutions that consider safety, environmental, community and lifecycle cost factors. The position also ensures compliance with Council policies, procedures and work health and safety requirements, while proactively identifying, managing and reporting risks, incidents and project-related issues.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, landscape construction trade and/or landscape architecture and/or horticulture, contract management or other relevant disciplines.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• WorkCover Construction WH&S Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience in horticultural, open space construction and bush regeneration projects
• Demonstrated experience in managing and monitoring the day to day activities of construction team engaged on a variety of infrastructure projects across Council’s parks, reserve and natural bushland.
• Experience raising the standard of contractor performance whilst minimising contract variations
• Communicating and presenting material and information to a broad range of stakeholders including community groups, elected representatives and senior management.
• Ability to read and understand design and technical specification to facilitate the construction and delivery of recreation assets.
• Ability to exercise independence in the management of multiple capital and renewal projects is result drive, deadline orientated with strong people management skills

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Council lease back/vehicle allowance
• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check

CLOSING 8PM 4th November

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au