At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections of council assets and ensure they are in top condition.
- Company: Join Hornsby Shire Council, a community-focused organisation with a positive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values your individuality and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on your community while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Certificate or experience in Civil Construction is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 99014 - 99014 $ per year.
Position Type: Permanent full time
Salary: $88,415 - $99,014 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.
About us: At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.
About the role: Performing regular and reactive inspections of council’s assets, recording condition, defects and hazards, and raising work orders for repairs where required. Updating asset condition and defect data in TechOne and other systems. Responding to customer requests and service complaints.
Position requirements: Certificate or tertiary qualification in Civil Construction, or equivalent experience.
About you: You have a can-do attitude and take pride in helping to keep our city assets in good repair. You enjoy working outdoors and will be able to balance a high volume of routine and reactive inspection requests, while maintaining data accuracy and personal safety. You will be good at communicating the results of your inspections and will act as an ambassador for council when approached by members of the public.
Benefits of working with us:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities.
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave - up to 28 weeks council paid parental leave
- My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development Opportunities.
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities.
- Social Club.
- Long Service Awards.
Applications close: 19 November 2026 at 11.30pm.
Asset Inspections Officer in Hornsby employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
