Site Inspector Works WSIG Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multi-disciplinary team

CBD location

Training & study support

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Site Inspector to oversee day-to-day activities of contractors and service providers, ensuring works meet contract requirements, project specs, and WHS obligations. You will conduct on-site inspections, monitor compliance, identify issues, and liaise with contractors to ensure safe, efficient delivery to required standards.

Night-shift work is required, 8 pm–5 am, Sunday to Thursday, with on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in civil construction.
• Class C driver's licence current.
• White Card and Traffic Control accreditation.
• Extensive civil construction project delivery experience.
• Ability to lead multi-contractor teams and interpret plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day work of contractors and service providers to meet contract, specs, and WHS requirements.
• Conduct on-site inspections, monitor compliance, report issues, liaise with contractors for safe, high-quality delivery.
• Support night works from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am Sunday-Thursday with on-site presence throughout the works.

Skills

Civil construction

Contractor coordination

Reading drawings

WHS compliance

Project oversight

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications / civil construction experience

Class C Driver's Licence

White Card

Traffic Control accreditation

Job description

WHY US?

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

Temporary Full Time up to 12 months 35 hours, 5 days $103,401.23 to $113,301.30 + Super

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Site Inspector to oversee and monitor the day-to-day activities of Council contractors and service providers, ensuring all works are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, project specifications, and Work Health & Safety (WHS) obligations.

In this role, you will conduct on-site inspections, monitor compliance, identify and report issues, and liaise with contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

This position is required to support night works, with site activities occurring between 8:00 pm and 5:00 am, Sunday through Thursday. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an on-site presence throughout the duration of the works to ensure compliance, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience in civil construction or a related field.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Current White Card and Traffic Control accreditation.
• Extensive experience delivering civil construction projects, including roads and drainage infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and monitor construction teams across a range of infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating and working with contractors on active construction sites.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, techniques, and project delivery.
• Sound understanding of project management principles and construction issue resolution.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practices, and diversity principles.
• Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.
• Ability to apply probity principles in all operational and project-related activities.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• 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 16th October

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