Road Construction Inspector (10151)
Job No:
CHR10575
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Central Highlands Region
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 5: $126,677.62. - $131,110.92 per annum inclusive of superannuation & allowances
Looking to take the next step in your civil career?
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently recruiting for a Road Construction Inspector to join the infrastructure team.
The Road Construction Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and reporting on road construction works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, standards, quality
requirements, safety obligations and contractual requirements.
This role works a 9/5 roster and the successful applicant will be required to camp.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Civil Construction Management.
- Experience in Quality Assurance and Contract Administration.
- Knowledge of road construction plant and equipment operations, specifications, and limitations.
- Knowledge of Austroads and TMR standards.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence.
- General Construction Induction (White card).
- Traffic Management Implementation (or ability to obtain).
- 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: 8am Tuesday 13 October 2026
