Technical Officer to Inspections

Charters Towers Regional Council

Charters Towers Regional

On-site

AUD 88,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave加载

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual wage progression

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice options

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a Technical Officer to perform programmed inspections of road infrastructure and related assets. You will gather data, assess condition, and provide recommendations to support maintenance, renewal and construction planning.

The role requires knowledge of asset management, inspection principles and relevant standards. A strong focus on safety, field-office coordination, and accurate records is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of civil infrastructure, road construction and asset inspection gained through study or experience.
Knowledge of infrastructure inspection principles and defect documentation; ability to develop recommendations.
Ability to inspect civil infrastructure, identify defects and accurately document findings.
Ability to collect, interpret, analyse and record technical asset data and identify trends.
Ability to use asset management systems and GIS for inspections and reporting.

Responsibilities

Undertake programmed and responsive inspections of Council’s road and related assets to identify defects and assess condition.
Provide reliable inspection data and recommendations to assist maintenance and renewal planning.
Develop and maintain knowledge of inspection programs, standards, policies and procedures.
Prepare clear technical records and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate field inspections with office-based teams and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Civil infrastructure

Asset inspection

Data interpretation

GIS proficiency

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Bridge Inspection Level 2

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Tools

Bridge Inspection Level 2

GIS software

Asset management systems

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD

INF-022 Technical Officer to Inspections

Charters Towers Regional Council

Charters Towers, Northern QLD

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Record Keeping

Asset Management

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general direction, this position undertakes programmed and responsive inspections of Council’s road and associated infrastructure assets to identify defects, assess condition and collect accurate asset information.

The position supports the development and prioritisation of maintenance, renewal and construction programs by providing reliable inspection data, technical observations and recommendations to the Senior Technical Officer and relevant Infrastructure Services teams. The role is required to develop and maintain a sound working knowledge of Council’s infrastructure inspection programs, asset management systems, relevant standards, policies and procedures. The level of responsibility, independence and technical judgement exercised will reflect the classification level at which the incumbent is appointed.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 72.50 hours per fortnight, nine (9) day fortnight

Award: Level 3 to 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 / Charters Towers Regional Council Certified Agreement

Salary Range: 88,366 to 99,719 gross per annum, plus applicable allowances

Directorate: Infrastructure Services

Department: Operations

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and capability in civil infrastructure, road construction, road maintenance, asset inspection or a closely related field, gained through relevant tertiary study and/or practical experience.
Knowledge of infrastructure inspection and condition assessment principles, including identification and documentation of defects and development of appropriate recommendations within the scope of the position.
Ability to inspect civil infrastructure, identify defects and deterioration, assess asset condition and accurately document findings.
Ability to collect, interpret, analyse and accurately record technical and asset condition data and identify relevant trends, defects and emerging issues.
Ability to undertake technical investigations using established methodologies and apply sound judgement appropriate to the classification level and the incumbent’s competency.
Ability to use, or quickly develop proficiency in, electronic recordkeeping, asset management, GIS, inspection and similar technical information systems.
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage field inspection activities, competing priorities, deadlines and associated administrative requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical records and reports and communicate appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to professional and responsive customer service when dealing with infrastructure and community-related matters.
Understanding of safe work practices associated with road environments, construction activities and field-based infrastructure inspections.

Essential Education/Qualifications

Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of demonstrated relevant experience.
Bridge Inspection Level 2, or ability to obtain the required bridge inspection competency within six (6) months of appointment.

Level 4 Essential: (In addition to Level 3)

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline.
Certificate IV in Civil Construction or a similar field, and/or an equivalent combination of demonstrated relevant experience.

Essential Licences Level 3 and 4 Essential:

Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
General Construction Industry Certificate to White Card.

Progression

Progression from Level 3 to Level 4 is not automatic. It will be assessed by the Programming Assets Coordinator and People and Culture, based on evidence that the Level 4 criteria have been met as set out in this position description and that the incumbent is performing the full range of key responsibilities to a satisfactory standard.

We have a range of benefits that include:

Fortnightly RDO
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
Flexible Work Arrangements
Annual wage progression
12% Superannuation
Salary Sacrifice opportunities such as Remote Area Benefit
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Employee Assistance Program
Class 5 Vehicle rights while on call

Inherent requirements and working environment

Inherent Requirements

The following are essential to performing this role safely. Council will consider reasonable adjustments to help a person meet these requirements.

Work is split between the office and the field. Field work is outdoors across Council’s road network, including on and beside live roads and in remote parts of the region, with exposure to heat, sun, dust, noise, wildlife and wet weather. Officer duties involve using a computer, tablet and telephone, in the office and in the field, for extended periods to record inspections, update asset systems and prepare reports.

Field work may involve working alone or in isolated locations, in line with Council’s safe work procedures for remote and isolated work.

Be required to participate in an on-call roster, work outside ordinary hours, reasonable overtime and respond to emergencies and operational incidents including weekends, and emergency or disaster response, as reasonably directed to meet operational needs.

Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including high-visibility clothing, safety boots and sun protection, and a hard hat and hearing and eye protection where required.

Walk and stand for extended periods along road corridors, road shoulders, footpaths and drainage lines, including over uneven, loose, sloping or wet ground, to carry out inspections.

Bend, kneel, squat, crouch and twist to inspect pavements, bridges, culverts and drainage structures, take measurements, and install or retrieve equipment at ground level.

Climb embankments and creek banks and move through low-clearance areas such as beneath bridges and at culvert inlets and outlets, to inspect structures.

Lift and carry light to moderate loads, such as traffic counters and road tubes, measuring equipment and signs, up to the maximum weight permitted under Council’s WHS manual handling requirements.

Work safely on and beside live roads, including when installing or retrieving traffic-counting equipment, staying aware of passing traffic and operating plant and responding to warnings, signals and alarms.

Have sufficient vision to identify and assess surface defects, cracking, deformation and other changes in asset condition, including during drive-by inspections.

Drive a Council vehicle for extended periods, often over long distances and on unsealed roads, and get in and out of the vehicle frequently during inspections, to reach sites across the region.

Pre-Employment Checks, Health Monitoring and Immunisation

This position is required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen based on the inherent requirements above.

Council takes all reasonably practicable steps to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to prevent occupational disease. Under Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, this position is listed on Council’s health monitoring register as requiring Tetanus as a vaccination requirement for this position.