Assets Inspection Officer - Transport

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Assets Inspection Officer - Transport to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Assets System Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the day to day management of Council’s infrastructure assets including the collection, verification, and management of asset data, assistance with the preparation and analysis of reports, statistics and returns, and providing specialist advice on asset data maintenance and capital works project delivery for the provision of infrastructure services to the community.

This position is predominantly in the field undertaking ongoing audits of Council's infrastructure transport assets and work closely with the Asset Systems Officer and Asset Custodians, along with and other relevant officers in preserving and maintaining the desired level of service for Council's roads, footpaths, kerb and gutter, bridges, culverts and stormwater assets.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Capture, verify and maintain data for infrastructure assets in Council’s Asset Management System 
• Undertake scheduled and reactive maintenance inspections of Council infrastructure assets and report any compliance issues 
• Undertake asset investigations, compile asset management reports and coordinate asset management programs with the assistance of other technical specialists within the organisation.
• Undertake condition and functionality audit of Council infrastructure assets  
• Liaise with Asset System Officer and Asset Custodians to ensure accurate asset data is collected and reported in a timely manner.
• Provide advice to Managers within the Infrastructure Services department for purchasing of goods and services for asset maintenance.
• Investigate customer requests and provide advice to the Assets System Officer of the outcomes and any remedial works necessary. 
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance programs and service delivery agreements in consultation with other technical specialists within the organisation.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications or relevant experience in Asset Inspection or related discipline
• Class ‘C’ Class driver’s licence
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• A demonstrated ability to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise projects to achieve desired outcomes
• A sound understanding of Local Government legislation and asset management
• Relevant experience in hazard identification and Risk Management and a demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated proficiency in customer service functions
• Experience using databases, geographical information systems and mobile computing, with a good understanding of GIS mapping systems, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to rectify defects and hazards in various infrastructure asset groups 
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity 

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Experience in implementing new asset management systems 
• Previous experience working in Local Government
• Experience in GIS applications and mapping software 

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,236.16 and $1,405.74 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Sunday 24 November at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com