Surveillance Officer

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality pristine beaches sub-tropical rainforests mountain ranges rock river gorges sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

A unique opportunity exists within Councils Infrastructure Delivery Team for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join us as a Surveillance Officer.

Reporting to the Works Engineer the Surveillance Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that Councils infrastructure projects are delivered to the highest quality safety and environmental standards and meet the expectations of our community.

This position is responsible for supporting Project Managers in the delivery of Councils major projects by assisting with the management of contractors and internal resources monitoring compliance with engineering standards specifications and procedures and maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting surveillance and inspections to ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs standards and quality requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining quality assurance documentation and records.
• Supporting Project Managers in contractor supervision performance monitoring and project reporting.
• Promoting and enforcing Councils commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental sustainability.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery and quality outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who takes pride in ensuring excellence in civil construction and maintenance while contributing to the ongoing development and safety of community infrastructure across the Kempsey Shire.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a dedicated team delivering quality outcomes for our community we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountabilities

• Adhere to safety protocols promote a safety-first culture and champion safe practices within the team.
• Assist Project Managers to ensure compliance with the requirements of Infrastructure Delivery grant funding agreements.
• Ensure contractors and internal staff comply with environmental procedures plans and governing body requirements.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to ensure compliance with established standards and processes.
• Identify and report non-conformances and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality inspections and findings.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate results to project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Work with project teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will bring a combination of strong communication skills practical experience and a commitment to quality and safety in project delivery. You will be a proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of work.

As the successful candidate you will possess these essential skills and attributes:

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in a quality assurance role preferably within a project-based or construction environment.
• Sound understanding of quality management principles standards and methodologies.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared outcomes.
• Possession of a current Class C Driver Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Desirable qualifications and licences:

• Relevant qualifications in civil construction engineering or quality management (highly regarded but not essential).
• Traffic Controller (TCR) Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) and Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan (PWZ) certifications or a willingness to obtain these.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate youll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position 35 hour work week
• Monthly RDOs
• Weekly salaryof $1484.52 to $1670.85(plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing including flexible work arrangements rostered days off EAP access social club and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities access to study leave if required.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
• A supportive collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested

Please apply via Councils website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience abilities knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 3 December 2025

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions Please contact Zoe Powell Undergraduate Engineer for a confidential discussion on Ph:.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSCs recruitment process for this position

If you experience any difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment team on or email

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a addition Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.