Inspections Officer at Hume City Council

Coolaroo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

71490.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Municipal Maintenance Operations, Legislation Awareness, Works Programming, Asset Inspection, Customer Service, Civil Construction, Technical Advice, Reporting, Problem Solving, Communication, Inspection Skills, Safety Awareness, Microsoft Software Proficiency, Customer Needs Identification, Technical Inquiry Assistance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent, Full time, 9 days a fortnight. $71,490 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Assets team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. To provide a safe road and footpath network to the community by carrying out inspections in accordance with Council’s Road Management Plan. What you’ll be doing: Conduct road, line marking, footpath, sign, street furniture, road safety barrier and drainage asset inspections within Hume City Council, ensuring compliance with Council’s Road Management Plan. Conduct temporary repairs. Provide a high level of customer service. Report private and service authorities’ hazards, faults and un-reinstated Council infrastructure to asset owners or developers. Assist public with technical and general enquires or complaints. Provide assistance and technical advice to the Inspections Supervisor with regard to maintenance activities. Investigation, reporting and other duties as directed by the Inspections Supervisor, consistent with the general requirements of this position. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: A demonstrated understanding of municipal maintenance operations and practices. Basic awareness of relevant legislation including, "Road Management Act 2004" and Hume City Council’s Road Management Plan. Knowledge of works programming and asset inspection schedules Ability to identify customer/client needs and expectations, decide appropriate action and respond accordingly. Civil construction and maintenance work experience Demonstrated proficiency in computer and associated Microsoft software programs. Highly developed customer service skills. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of road and footpath assets to ensure compliance with the Council’s Road Management Plan. Provide temporary repairs and assist the public with inquiries or complaints.