Woollahra Municipal Council

Civil Works – Asset Inspection Officer

• Salary up to $85,923.10 p.a. + 11.5% super
• 38 hours per week with a fortnightly rostered day off - work/life balance
• Based at Fletcher Street Depot - close to Bondi Junction Train Station

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self motivated Asset Inspection Officer to join our Civil Works team based at our Fletcher Street Woollahra Depot (near Bondi Junction Train Station) on a full time basis.

Working in a group of two, you will undertake proactive maintenance inspections on all civil infrastructure assets and harbour facilities (e.g. roads, footpaths) to identify locations in need of maintenance works. This is an active role in that you will primarily walk the streets throughout the local government area.

Your typical day will include:

• Audit and inspect roads, footpaths, stairs, kerb and gutter, signs, wharves, ramps, jetties, waterfront stairs, street furniture including railings, etc. to identify asset conditions and/or maintenance requirements to update the defect register/maintenance system.
• Provide efficient identification and elimination of any potential hazards to help ensure public safety.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of inspections and completed works.
• Ensure prompt, accurate and courteous customer service.
• Ensure that personal conduct is always ethical and consistent with EEO principles, Council’s Code of Conduct and corporate values.

You will also be on the on-call roster as the contact person for Council emergencies, for one week, every four weeks.  Emergency call-outs may include attending sites, making them safe and reporting back to Council after the event.  Award rates and allowances will apply to on-call work. 

About you

We are looking to engage someone that has a high level of attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task. You will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team to meet deadlines.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or similar qualification) OR equivalent relevant work experience.
• C Class Drivers Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Holder of TfNSW Traffic Controller and TfNSW Implement Traffic Control Plans (or willing to obtain).
• Sound written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to complete electronic work records and associated reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to assess works to set standards.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring WHS, Risk Management and Environmental Protection principles.
• Capable of working within the physical requirements in Section D of the Position Description.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO & WHS principles.

Desirable Criteria

• MR Drivers Licence.
• Experience carrying out minor civil repairs to civil infrastructure as directed.
• Experience in managing contractors within a civil construction environment with auditing procedures.
• Experience in identifying risks in 2ndtiered civil assets infrastructure.
• Local Government experience or similar.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance. 
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities.
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave).
• High quality training and development opportunities.

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Council/jobs/recruitment-and-selection-process
• For further information about the role, please contact Richmond Alcorn on 0421 586 772 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE:    11:59PM on Monday, 21 April 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. 

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.