Surveillance Officer - State Roads and Contract Services

Follow the road to a new career at RVC

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s state roads and drainage infrastructure in line with Council’s strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of Council’s state road and drainage infrastructure works in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and Council’s strategic plans. Inspecting and ensuring quality control of works is being carried out throughout projects in accordance with plans and specifications
• Carry out formal inspections of State Roads in line with TfNSW specifications, road maintenance contracts and legislative requirements
• Support the monitoring and review of works to ensure packages are delivered as designed, project sign-off and works-as-executed are completed with the asset management system
• Prepare and maintain a range of accurate and timely documentation, reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders, including TfNSW
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
• Champion a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required

We are looking for 

A motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills. Someone who -

• Has a safety-first focus and is proactive with safety issues and initiatives
• Has an eye for detail
•  Is flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Can work well within a team, as well as autonomously

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate IV (or enrolled in) in Civil Construction/Project Management AND 3 years' experience in a related environment
• Class C Driver Licence
• SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $78,785 to $90,604 pa + 11% Super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 7 April 2024

Role Description: Click Here

Contact: Allistair Weallans, Coordinator Roads and Drainage - 0439 603 990

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farm lands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together