Contract Inspector

$87,586 per annum + super + benefitsPermanent Full-timeMajor Projects, Infrastructure Bundaberg Region About Us Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community? Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. About The Opportunity As a Contract Inspector within our Major Projects Branch, you will support the delivery of Council's construction and maintenance programs by ensuring contractors adhere to contractual and quality standards. This role will involve overseeing compliance, maintaining quality assurance, coordinating programs, resolving issues and managing documentation. You will also assist with the scoping and planning of projects, forecasting and the coordination of resource requirements. About You Demonstrated high level experience supervising the contract delivery of complex construction projects within time, cost and quality constraints. Well-developed knowledge of construction industry work practices, procedures and guidelines including Workplace Health and Safety, Traffic and Environmental management. Demonstrated ability to interpret design plans and specifications. Demonstrated ability to undertake site investigations including taking accurate measurements and taking and reducing levels. Experience working with general form and relational contractual arrangements. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills. High level negotiation and interpersonal skills. Appropriate construction industry licenses and certificates. A current ‘C’ class driver’s license. Certificate or trade qualification relevant to the construction industry would be highly regarded. Ability to interpret contractual documentation would be highly regarded. What we offer An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading Regular rostered days off Uniform and PPE supplied Access for you and your family to Fitness Passport Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued The Selection Process We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process. How to Apply To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage. Closing Date: 14 February 2024, 11.30 pm AEST Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on 14 February 2024, whichever is sooner. Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.