Development Civil Site Inspector

Development Civil Site Inspector

Development Engineering

Temporary Full Time 12 months from appointment

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 5 - $93401 plus superannuation

• 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We have a 12 month temporary opportunity within our development engineering team for someone with a strong knowledge of Australian civil engineering standards. A crucial role within the team youll be responsible for monitoring inspecting and documenting development approved civil construction work sites ensuring adherence to plans specifications and regulatory standards.

What your day will look like:

• Visiting development constructions sites checking progress and quality of works
• Ensuring adherence to approved engineering plans design specifications and relevant local government regulations

• Preparing and maintaining detailed records or inspections and tracking resolutions
• Coordinating with a range of stakeholders such as project managers contractors civil engineers developers and local authorities
• Identifying potential risks and ensure mitigation measures are in place

Please click here to view a full position description.

What youll need for success:

• Experience in civil construction site works with a knowledge of Australian civil engineering standards
• The ability to read understand and interpret engineering drawings
• A high level of attention to detail accuracy and time management
• Class C Drivers Licence and Construction White Card

Whats nice to have:

• Certificate IV or higher in civil construction supervision or a related discipline
• Local government experience

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 23rd March 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Walter Moreno-Neisa Manager Development Engineering on

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.