Defect Identification Officer
- Conduct scheduled inspections of civil infrastructure assets.
- Identify defects and assess repair requirements.
- Record maintenance needs to enhance community safety.
Help Keep Our Community Safe, Functional and Looking Its Best
Are you experienced in civil construction or maintenance and enjoy working outdoors, identifying issues before they become bigger problems? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in maintaining essential community infrastructure?
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Defect Identification Officer to join our Civil Works & Presentation team. In this important field-based role, you will play a key part in ensuring Council's roads, footpaths, car parks, wharves, jetties and other civil infrastructure assets remain safe, functional and well maintained for our community.
About the Role
As a Defect Identification Officer, you will be responsible for conducting scheduled inspections across Council's extensive civil infrastructure network. Your ability to identify defects, assess repair requirements and accurately record maintenance needs will directly contribute to extending the life of Council assets and enhancing community safety.
Working both independently and as part of a dedicated team, you will undertake routine inspections, raise repair requests and provide valuable information that supports Council's maintenance and asset management programs.
About You
You are a safety-focused and detail-oriented professional with experience in civil infrastructure maintenance and construction. You have strong observational skills, a customer-focused approach, the ability to work independently, and confidence using technology in the field to accurately identify and record infrastructure defects.
In this role you will conduct scheduled inspections of Council's roads, car parks, commercial areas and other civil infrastructure assets, identifying and accurately recording defects and required repairs. Ensure inspections are completed within agreed timeframes, support maintenance planning and prioritisation, maintain inspection programs, and contribute to the ongoing safety, functionality and longevity of Council's assets.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you have a strong understanding of civil infrastructure, enjoy working outdoors and take pride in identifying solutions that help keep community assets safe and operational, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: 23 September2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the advert closing
- Package: $67,397 to $71,439 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Working 38 hours per week over a 9 day fortnight
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Scott Murray (Technical Supervisor) semurray@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Nicole Jorgenson (HR Business Partner) njorgenson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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About Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.
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