Inspections Officer - Property Services

Inspections Officer - Property Services

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture.  We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations.  We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in.  Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire. 

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together

We are looking for:

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you.  We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. 

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an Inspections Officer - Property Services to join our Open Space and Facilities Team. 

The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below and importantly will provide high quality, timely and accurate assessments of Councils’ public assets for maintenance works and/or inclusion in the annual capital works program for rehabilitation. 

Enjoy our Employee Benefits 

This opportunity offers:

• A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $66,085 to $76,570 per annum (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Brightness of future
• Security
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for the financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions 
• 11% superannuation 
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
• Education and training support
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team! 

Location:

This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:  

Len Reilly - Property Maintenance Coordinator - 0447 497 418

Closing date:

10pm (NSW time), Sunday, 12 May 2024.  Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

Download the Inspections Officer - Property Services Position Description (PDF,346KB) 

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We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.