Road Inspector

Infrastructure Services

Permanent Full Time

Maryborough

Stream A Level 3 - $83,245 plus superannuation

• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Road Inspector to undertake inspections of Council’s roads and stormwater assets. This role plays a key part in identifying defects, assessing risk, and supporting timely maintenance to ensure a safe and reliable transport network for our community.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Undertake routine and targeted inspections of roads, footpaths and drainage
• Identify and assess defects, hazards and service issues
• Record inspection outcomes accurately in Council systems
• Recommend maintenance priorities and responses
• Liaise with works crews, supervisors and contractors
• Respond to customer enquiries and escalate urgent safety matters

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What You’ll Need For Success

• Valid class C or CA driver license (learner, provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Experience undertaking field inspections of transport or drainage assets
• Ability to assess defects against standards and service levels
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping

What’s Nice To Have

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction (or equivalent knowledge)
• Local government road maintenance experience
• Traffic management or traffic control accreditation
• Experience using asset, works or GIS systems
• Knowledge of Austroads or Qld TMR standards

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Krishan Maharaj (Manager Works Operations) on email ***email_hidden*** or phone 0436 866 126.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.