Senior Asset Inspector

Overview

Office of the CEO - Planning & Development | Engineering

- Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
- Degree in Civil Engineering, equivalent work experience, or demonstrated progress towards a formal qualification in engineering from a recognised tertiary institution
- LGO 6 (93,992 - 111,096 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why ChooseUs

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

Responsibilities of the role will include supervising the entire construction process in accordance with development approvals and ensuring that the contributed assets result in value and are fit for purpose for Council. This position provides technical advice and recommendations to developers and community members on matters relating to Council’s standards and codes as well as addressing issues of non-compliance. The position also works in a broader multi-discipline planning section where collaboration and teamwork are essential. The position requires good communication skills and negotiation with a variety of stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for the City.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

- Detailed knowledge of construction and civil design principles associated with the development of engineering projects and municipal infrastructure.
- Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent), or equivalent work experience, or demonstrated progress towards a formal qualification in engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Have a minimum of five years (preferably 10 years) experience in the civil construction and/or asset inspection field.
- Detailed knowledge and ability to apply relevant acts, legislation, Australian Standards, council bylaws and codes of practice concerning the development of infrastructure in the local government sphere.
- High level skills and experience in the communication, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to perform in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with sound time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and projects.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications, business management systems and mobility technology that relates to the assessment/inspection of applications.
- Construction Industry White Card and Current “C” class driver licence.

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the Apply button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 8 October 2025.

What We Offer

- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program

The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a zero tolerance policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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