Land Development Inspection Officer

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 should have a Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field (or demonstrated equivalent competency), along with 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. Civil engineering qualification or demonstrated construction experience relevant to land development
2. Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials and techniques specific to the delivery of subdivision infrastructure, including earthworks, roads and drainage.
3. Demonstrated experience in supervising subdivision civil works to ensure compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications and statutory requirements.
4. Effective communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to coordinate and liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors

We are offering an annual salary range of $99,138 - $106,623 per annum and:

• Superannuation matching up to a further 5% contribution resulting in a total of 22% superannuation
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• 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 are open until the City receives a suitable pool of potential candidates. This means applications will close without notice so, if you are interested, apply as soon as possible.

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 adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

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.