Vehicle Safety Inspection Officer

Transport for NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW conducts vehicle identity, roadworthiness and compliance inspections across a broad range of vehicle classes, supporting regulatory and enforcement activities that help keep NSW roads safe. The role involves work across inspection facilities and in the field, with reporting, customer liaison and adherence to legislation.

The position operates on a roster and includes travel, overnight stays and work outside standard hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, to

Qualifications

• You're an experienced automotive professional with a background in the motor vehicle trade, such as a motor mechanic, heavy vehicle mechanic, panel beater, vehicle inspector, or similar trade.
• You bring strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems and enjoy applying your expertise in a practical, customer-facing environment.
• You're flexible with rostered hours, willing to travel throughout Sydney and across NSW, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support vehicle safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle identity, roadworthiness and compliance inspections across multiple vehicle classes.
• Prepare inspection reports and liaise with customers and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure inspections are completed in accordance with legislative and operational requirements; work across facilities and in the field.

Skills

Automotive trade experience

Vehicle inspection

Customer-facing

Job description

You'll conduct vehicle identity, roadworthiness and compliance inspections across a broad range of vehicle classes, supporting regulatory and enforcement activities that help keep NSW roads safe. Working across our inspection facilities and in the field, you'll prepare inspection reports, liaise with customers and industry stakeholders, and ensure inspections are completed in accordance with legislative and operational requirements. This role operates on a roster and includes travel, overnight stays, and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You're an experienced automotive professional with a background in the motor vehicle trade, such as a motor mechanic, heavy vehicle mechanic, panel beater, vehicle inspector, or similar trade. You bring strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems and enjoy applying your expertise in a practical, customer-facing environment. Comfortable working independently across a range of locations, you're flexible with rostered hours, willing to travel throughout Sydney and across NSW, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support vehicle safety and compliance.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 4 November 2026

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