VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTOR (Rockhampton)

Sharps Australia; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

PPE and equipment supplied

Flexible casual hours

Job summary

Sharps Australia is hiring a casual Vehicle Safety Inspector to perform hands-on inspections across Rockhampton and nearby locations. You will work independently with support from the team as needed, maintaining safety and accuracy in reports from a smartphone app.

The role emphasizes being detail-focused, organised, and a clear communicator who can engage with site staff and communities. A current driver’s license and own vehicle are beneficial for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused and thorough by nature.
• Independent and well organised in daily work.
• Clear communicator who keeps others updated and reports clearly.
• Good with people and able to represent Sharps well.
• Open to feedback and eager to improve.
• Confident using apps and taking photos on a smartphone.
• Driven by purpose to benefit the community.
• Honest and reliable with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on vehicle safety inspections.
• Safely remove and dispose of hazards found.
• Complete accurate inspection reports in the smartphone app.
• Build positive working relationships with staff at each site.
• Plan your day and travel between inspection sites.

Skills

Detail-focused

Independent

Clear communicator

People skills

Time management

Open to feedback

Tech-savvy

Reliability

Integrity

Job description

Sharps Australia is a Profit for Purpose company that protects people and communities through safer vehicles. Working with the auto insurance industry, our inspectors find hidden hazards in vehicles and remove them before anyone else has to handle them. It's practical, hands-on work that makes a real difference.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where people feel valued. We recognise good work and listen to ideas from the people doing the job.

About the Role

We're looking for a casual Vehicle Safety Inspector to inspect vehicles at locations around Rockhampton and various locations around Emerald, Yeppoon and Bundaberg Central. You'll mostly work on your own, with our team supporting you along the way.

What You'll Do

Carry out hands-on vehicle safety inspections

Safely remove and dispose of any hazards you find

Complete accurate inspection reports in our smartphone app

Build positive working relationships with staff at the sites you visit

Plan your day and travel between inspection sites

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Detail-focused and thorough. You take pride in doing a job properly, every time.

Independent and well organised. You manage your time well without close supervision.

A clear communicator. You keep us updated, raise issues early, and make your reports easy to understand.

Good with people. You put people at ease and represent Sharps well wherever you go.

Open to feedback. You welcome coaching and use it to improve.

Confident with technology. You're comfortable using apps and taking photos on your phone.

Driven by purpose. You want your work to benefit your community.

Honest and reliable. You act with integrity and take compliance seriously.

What You'll Need

Availability for jobs between 7:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday

A current driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle (we pay a per-kilometre allowance)

A capable smartphone

No industry experience needed

The Hours

This is a casual role of about 10 to 15 hours per fortnight, depending on inspection volumes. It suits people who want casual work that fits around other commitments.

Why Join Us

Meaningful work that helps keep people safe

Full training and ongoing support from our team

PPE and equipment supplied

Flexible casual hours that can work around your other commitments

A clear, easy-to-learn process with well-defined expectations