Road Asset Inspection officer
- Deliver Council’s Road Asset Inspection Program, identifying defects and recommending corrective maintenance actions.
- Record inspections, incidents, work orders and asset information in Council’s Asset Management System.
- Support road maintenance operations while promoting safe, reliable infrastructure and strong customer service.
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
Road Asset Inspection Officer
Morwell, Victoria | Permanent Full Time – 9 day fortnight
Band 4 salary range: $75,819.12 – $80,818.40 per year plus applicable allowances
We're looking for a Road Asset Inspection Officer to join our City Presentation team. In this role, you'll play a key role in maintaining the safety and integrity of Council's road network by delivering Council's Road Asset Inspection Program and identifying maintenance requirements before they become larger issues for our community.
This is a great opportunity to combine your road maintenance experience, asset management knowledge and problem-solving skills while contributing to the maintenance and improvement of essential infrastructure across Latrobe City.
Why Join Us at Council?
When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:
- Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
- A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance where operationally appropriate
Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead onsite activities associated with Council's Road Asset Inspection Program.
- Conduct inspections, identify defects and recommend corrective actions in accordance with Council's Road Management Plan and Road Asset Management Plan.
- Record inspections and create work orders within Council's Asset Management System (Assetic).
- Inspect and report incidents occurring on municipal roads and maintain accurate asset records.
- Be a key part of the collection, verification and management of road asset information and data.
- Support maintenance operations as required and contribute to the achievement of broader infrastructure maintenance objectives.
About You
You are an experienced infrastructure or road maintenance professional with a strong eye for detail, sound technical knowledge and enjoy using technology and data to drive better maintenance outcomes.
You bring strong organisational skills, a commitment to safety and customer service, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you take pride in helping maintain safe and reliable infrastructure for the community.
Key Selection Criteria
- Practical experience performing specialised asset inspections and/or road maintenance and construction activities for a Municipal Council or similar operation.
- High level knowledge of current practices and industry standards relating to asset inspection and management.
- Sound knowledge of IT systems and computer-based asset management systems.
- Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and relevant policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and Council values.
Essential Qualifications
- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
- Current Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence as a minimum.
- Competency operating plant and vehicles used in road maintenance.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check. Working with Children's Check and undertake a pre-employment medical check.
Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Murray Websdale – Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance on 0419 875 979. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.
Ready to Apply?
Please click apply now to start your application. We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00pm on Friday 27 November 2026.
Belonging at Latrobe City Council
At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.
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