City of Rockingham

Land Development Inspection Officer – Subdivisions

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

In this role, you will conduct inspections of subdivision civil engineering works to ensure that all required construction, dust, noise and environmental management plans are in accordance with the relevant state and local regulations. You will ensure that all associated works are constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications to ensure the interests of both the Council and the community are protected.

To be successful in this position, you will require a Diploma in Civil Engineering and completion of relevant asphalt and road construction training courses.  You will also have experience and knowledge in a road inspection, maintenance or construction environment, along with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when completing your online application:

1. Diploma in Civil Engineering, and completion of relevant road construction training courses
2. Comprehensive skills and knowledge of the technical standards and specifications related to the design and construction of roads and drainage
3. Demonstrated experience in the assessment of development applications with regard to road and drainage requirements, as well as traffic impact
4. Experienced in contract and construction supervision in regard to civil constructions works

We are offering a gross annual salary range of $95,325 - $102,522 per annum and:

• the opportunity to co-contribute a further 5% superannuation
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Sunday 24 November 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require support submitting your application, or adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.