Asset Inspector

Nillumbik Shire Council

Plenty, Melbourne VIC

Technicians (Trades and Services)

Government - Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

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Drainage

Asset Management

Asset Inspection

Band 4 salary range of between 74,278.63 and 78,796.51 per annum plus 12% super, allowances and annual leave loading

Permanent full time Position

Located at 290 Yan Yean Road, Melbourne Victoria 3090

Access to fortnightly RDOs

Flexible working arrangements available to balance life and work

16 weeks (pro rata) parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.

About the role:

As the Asset Inspector, you will deliver high-quality inspection services across Council’s infrastructure assets, including pavements, kerb and channel, footpaths, drainage pits, signage, line marking, fencing, and other related assets. This role is responsible for identifying, recording, and reporting asset defects, supporting maintenance planning, and contributing to safe, efficient, and proactive asset management practices.

In addition, the role may involve operating plant and equipment, undertaking traffic control, general labouring duties, litter collection, removal of dumped rubbish, maintenance of road and drainage systems, transporting materials, and performing other duties as directed by the Team Leader.

A typical day might include:

Implementing and maintaining a proactive asset inspection program, ensuring all findings are accurately recorded and reported, including the identification of defects that may pose safety risks to the public

Conducting basic analysis of inspection data to support the development of maintenance programs and prioritisation of works

Ensuring all inspections and reporting align with the Shire’s Road Management Plan and relevant policies, including undertaking reactive inspections as required

Responding to and assisting in the resolution of customer requests and complaints.

Working collaboratively with the Sealed Roads and Footpaths team and other Operations Centre crews to ensure activities are carried out in a coordinated and efficient manner.

Operating plant and equipment in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

What you will bring to the role:

Experience in conducting asset field inspections, reporting and producing written/photographic/statistical reports

Ability to use PC based software applications including MS Office business applications, GIS software and asset management systems

Current Victorian driver’s licence (Heavy Rigid endorsement preferred but not essential)

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

Empathy to We listen, understand, and respect our customers

Consistency to We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information

Effectiveness to We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes

Simplicity to Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description

Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions

If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions

Applications close: 10pm (AEDT), Sunday, 28 June 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Glenn Wilson, Roads and Drains Senior Maintenance Officer on 0394333506 or Glenn.wilson@nillumbik.vic.gov.au