10668 Road Construction Advisor Inspector
Job No:
CHR10204
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Central Highlands Region
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6: $103,745.14 - $109,668.72 per annum + Superannuation
Looking to take the next step in your civil career?
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently recruiting for a Road Construction Advisor Inspector to join the infrastructure team.
In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring construction plans, procedures, and practices are implemented appropriately at council construction sites and provide guidance to project teams on the implementation and monitoring of the plans, procedures and practices. We are looking for an innovative problem solver who is committed to promoting a practical Safety-First culture and fostering collaborative work environments.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Optimising workforce methodologies to ensure cost-effective and resource effective project deliveries.
- Advising on operational risks of construction methodologies, opportunities that could be explored and adequacy of resourcing of staff and plant.
- Monitoring and enforcing the required standards, policies and procedures adopted by council.
- Ensuring safe work practices are adhered to in line with relevant legislative requirements, Transport and Main Roads procedures and council policies, abiding by the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Monitor the resource utilisation efficiency for road construction projects and develop and implement plans to improve efficiencies where deficiencies are identified.
- Applying comprehensive knowledge and experience of road construction practices and principles to road construction projects, contributing to systems reviews and continuous improvement of these processes and practices.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Extensive experience in construction supervision in both urban and rural environments.
- Experience in direct supervision of a construction team.
- Knowledge of road construction environment.
- Knowledge of road construction plant and equipment operations, specifications, and limitations.
- Certificate IV in Construction Supervision
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to working autonomously and within a diverse technical team environment.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 5pm Friday 4 July 2025