The Hills Shire Council

Technical Asset Inspector

• Permanent Full-Time
• Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts & Fitness Passport
• Learning & development opportunities

An opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join our Civil Works Team. This position provides quality service to the Hill’s Shire community. You must have the ability to work as part of a team to complete a variety of tasks associated with the management of public places through routine inspection of infrastructure assets and assist with the resolution of complex customer requests related to civil and park assets.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Carry out inspections of Council’s Infrastructure assets in accordance with Council’s Maintenance Management Plan and Asset Management Plans as scheduled.
• Collect and collate strategic asset data including condition, into Council’s Asset Management System in accordance with Council’s adopted Asset Management Policies, Strategies and Plans.
• Assist in managing customer requests relating to the investigation of public infrastructure assets.
• Installation of safety devices/measures as required to ensure public safety.
• Assist with the investigation of risk issues and insurance claims arising from the condition of Council’s infrastructure assets.
• Assist in the review of guidelines and procedures including the identification of efficiencies within Council’s maintenance activities.
• Provide relevant information and recommendations to other stakeholders including asset owners and project managers when requested.
• Comprehensive and accurate record keeping of inspections, customer requests and safety devices/measures.

What we are seeking in our new team member:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Asset Management.
• Conduct Operational Inspection of Park Facilities accreditation
• Drivers Licence (Class C)
• First Aid & CPR Accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• Sound knowledge of WH&S policies and procedures
• Ability to use mobile communication devices, including mobile phones and iPads.

Benefits of working with us:
Permanent full-time role; Salary: Up to $83K + Superannuation + To-and-From Council Vehicle.
You can also earn a Performance Bonus (Up to 2% annual salary) + Organisational Bonus (up to $2K). You will also have access to Variable leave, Learning & Development opportunities, Active Social Club, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts & Fitness Passport.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council . In your application please outline the position you are interested in applying for and submit your application online by 5pm on 29 January 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.